The blood test can be helpful in diagnosing anemia. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) is a measurement of the amount of hemoglobin a red blood cell has relative to the cell's volume.

Sickle cell anemia may qualify as a disability for people experiencing severe symptoms, allowing access to benefits. However, eligibility depends on how the condition affects daily life. Sickle cell ...

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An oral chemo drug is safe and effective for sickle cell disease in children Hydroxyurea helps red blood cells retain a healthy, round shape The drug significantly reduced ER visits and hospital days ...