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  1. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Symptoms, Causes & Types

    Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. It causes your red blood cells to form into a “C” shape. It can cause pain and serious complications.

  2. About Sickle Cell Disease | Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) | CDC

    Feb 21, 2025 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders. Abnormal hemoglobin is produced. Red blood cells become hard and sticky and get stuck in small blood vessels, resulting …

  3. Sickle cell disease - Wikipedia

    Sickle cell disease (SCD), also simply called sickle cell, is a group of inherited hemoglobin-related blood disorders. [2] The most common type is known as sickle cell anaemia. [2]

  4. Sickle Cell Data Collection Program - MN Dept. of Health

    Apr 10, 2026 · Minnesota is one of 16 states studying Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) as part of the national CDC Sickle Cell Data Collection (SCDC) Program. MDH and partners are working together to learn …

  5. Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota

    Improving the quality of life for individuals and communities affected by sickle cell disease (SCD) and sickle cell trait (SCT) through education, advocacy, community empowerment, and equitable access …

  6. Sickle Cell Disease - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. That means it is passed down from a parent’s genes. It causes the body to make abnormal hemoglobin. Hemoglobin …

  7. Home - SCDAA

    Since 1972, our organization has been on the forefront of improving the quality of health, life and services for individuals, families and communities affected by this rare disease and related …

  8. Sickle Cell Disease Fact Sheet - NHLBI, NIH

    Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. In this fact sheet, learn about the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of SCD.

  9. Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD Diet): Reviewing How It Works

    Nov 16, 2024 · The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) is a restrictive, grain-free eating plan designed to help manage gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and celiac disease.