What You Should Know About Sickle Cell Disease
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Life expectancies vary among those with sickle cell disease, and the blood disorder can trigger other illnesses. But the outcomes may be slightly better than current U.S. statistics indicate, when latest treatments are included in the calculation. (KTVT-TV)
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