Sickle cell disease is a condition little understood by most people around the world, despite it being the number one most common inherited disease in the world. This genetic blood disease can affect the most fundamental functions of an individual's body, leading to lifelong health challenges. Fortunately, recent medical advances have shed new light on the condition, leading to greater public awareness, increased research funding, new treatments, and growing societal empathy.
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