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sickle cell disease causes red blood cells to misshape, leading to severe pain crises. this category highlights the genetic nature of the condition and the need for specialized care. content addresses the disparity in research funding and the resilience of the community in navigating pain management.

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sickle cell disease
african male pediatrician hold stethoscope exam child boy patient visit doctor with mother, black paediatrician check heart lungs of kid do pediatric checkup in hospital children medical care concept
sickle cell disease in canada: stats, impact and resources
dwijnieanddaughternavigatingthesystemsicklecelldisease
caring for sickle cell disease: building community and adapting to uncertainty
gabriel omowayeola, centre, pictured with his 17-year-old son, left (name not shared). the omowayeola family tragically lost another son, oluwatosin, right, to sickle cell disease at the age of six.
losing a son to sickle cell disease: he died 'gasping for breath' at six years old
biba tinga and her son ismaël
opinion: we can, and must, do better to address the inequities faced by canadians living with sickle cell disease
lanre tunji-ajayi founded the sickle cell awareness group
living with sickle cell disease means also battling racial discrimination to get care
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