A rare, genetic hemoglobinopathy characterized by all the characteristics of sickle cell anemia (SCA). Clinical course is similar to SCA, including acute episodes of pain, splenic infarction and splen...
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Connect with organizations supporting the sickle cell-hemoglobin d disease syndrome community
Helpful links for rare disease information and support
Questions that may be helpful when speaking with your healthcare team
Connect with organizations supporting the sickle cell-hemoglobin d disease syndrome community
Helpful links for rare disease information and support
Questions that may be helpful when speaking with your healthcare team
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Research studies investigating treatments and therapies for this condition.
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Data from ClinicalTrials.gov Feb 5, 2026
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Organizations with approved therapies for this disease
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Research is ongoing — 11 companies have orphan drug designations for this disease
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AI-curated news mentioning sickle cell-hemoglobin d disease syndrome
Updated Feb 18, 2026
A retrospective study from Türkiye compares mortality and complications after total hip arthroplasty in patients with sickle cell disease. The findings contribute to understanding surgical risks in this patient population.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics project that revenues from Casgevy, a gene therapy for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, will nearly triple by 2026 as patient access improves. This ambitious goal follows a year of slow uptake for the therapy.
Yale School of Medicine discusses the potential of gene-editing treatments for rare genetic diseases, highlighting the FDA's recent approval of a CRISPR-based therapy for sickle cell disease in 2023. This marks a significant advancement in the application of CRISPR technology.
The S 735 bill, aimed at enhancing research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment for sickle cell disease and other heritable blood disorders, has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. This legislative move could impact funding and focus on these conditions.
The House has introduced HR 1796, aimed at enhancing research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment for sickle cell disease and other heritable blood disorders. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for further consideration.