April 30, 2012: Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids
More than chronic conditions themselves, maltreatment by peers led to mental distress in small study

March 02, 2012: Sickle Cell Blood Test Might Predict Severity of Disease
Study suggests it could be used to guide treatment for individual patients

February 02, 2012: Efforts to Reduce Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell Working: Study
Ultrasound screening, regular blood transfusions have helped reduce strokes in those with the blood disorder

December 20, 2011: Screening Alone Not Enough to Prevent Sudden Death in College Athletes
Testing of all athletes, not just Division I players, and safe training methods required, researchers say

December 12, 2011: Adult Sickle Cell Drug May Benefit Kids, Too
It was well-tolerated by children younger than 4, study finds

December 02, 2011: Sickle Cell Disease Tied to 'Silent Strokes' in Children
Anemia and high blood pressure together or alone increased the risk in study of young patients

December 17, 2010: Sickle Cell May Be Hidden Danger to Young Athletes
Two young football players have died this year from condition known as exertional sickling

September 03, 2010: Sickle Cell Kids at Greater Risk of 'Swine Flu' Complications
Findings highlight need to vaccinate against H1N1, seasonal flu, researchers say

May 11, 2010: Sickle Cell Disease Tied to Cognitive Difficulties
Lowered blood oxygen levels may be to blame, researchers say

May 03, 2010: Parent Error Common When Medicating Chronically Ill Kids
Even well-educated parents need more help with lifesaving drug regimens, study finds

April 06, 2010: Sickle Cell Disease Patients Seek Acute Pain Care Repeatedly
Researchers find frequent returns to hospital for treatment, at higher rates than expected

January 19, 2010: Statins Show Promise Against Sickle Cell
The cholesterol drugs might reduce risk of infection, researchers find

December 09, 2009: Bone Marrow Transplants May Cure Sickle Cell in Adults
Previously, only children could get transplants because adults were thought to be too sick to handle the procedure

December 07, 2009: Swine Flu Can Batter Kids With Sickle Cell
Children with the disease should be vaccinated along with other high-risk groups, researchers say

July 28, 2009: Viagra Trial for Sickle Cell Lung Problems Halted
Safety concern from side effects prompts action by U.S. government

April 13, 2009: Screening Lowers Stroke Risk for Sickle Cell Kids
But access to the tests is limited for children living far from centers, experts say

February 20, 2009: Health Tip: Living With Sickle Cell Disease
Help prevent a crisis

December 04, 2008: Gene Behind Childhood Anemias Found
Finding could usher in new treatments for sickle cell disease and thalassemia

November 14, 2008: Unique Bone Marrow Transplant Said to Cure Sickle Cell
Technique is safe and effective, say Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh reseachers

June 20, 2008: Sickle Cell Drug Underused by Physicians
Review of data on hydroxyurea shows it works, but long-term effects are unknown

May 29, 2008: Researchers Develop Stem Line With Sickle Cell Mutation
Technique could allow scientists to more quickly screen models for drugs to treat diseases

May 22, 2008: Lung Trouble Associated With Sickle Cell in Kids
Decline in function needs to be addressed more aggressively, study says