This is a type of sickle cell disease (SCD). People who have this form of SCD inherit two sickle cell genes (“S”), one from each parent. This is usually the most severe form of sickle cell disease.
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Safe running as the temperatures rise
The early morning or post-work hours see Cayman’s roads littered with eager runners, some out for a short leisurely jog, and others pushing their...
Sickle cell disease
What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD), is the name for a group of inherited health conditions which cause the body to produce...
A weighty issue
Obesity is weighing heavily on Cayman’s population. More than 30 percent of adults are considered obese, and more than 70 percent are overweight, according to...
