Opinion | What the latest progress on sickle cell means for Black Americans
A 23-year-old Louisiana patient becomes the first in the state—and among the youngest—functionally cured of sickle cell disease, sparking debate on healthcare equity.
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A 23-year-old Louisiana patient becomes the first in the state—and among the youngest—functionally cured of sickle cell disease, sparking debate on healthcare equity.
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