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Sickle cell disease

Thousands to benefit from ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy for sickle cell disease

The £1.65 million treatment could stop the blockage of blood vessels and ‘enable patients to live free from the fear of sickle cell crises hanging over them’

Managing patients travelling with a complex medical history

Hilary Simons and Mary Gawthrop explain how travellers with complex histories can be advised by nurses

NHS to offer ‘life-changing’ treatment for sickle cell disease

The new drug could reduce the need for blood transfusions and ensure a ‘higher quality of life’ for patients with sickle cell disease

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