A 23-year-old Louisiana resident was declared functionally cured of sickle cell disease after completing inpatient recovery, marking a significant milestone for the state with the nation's highest sickle cell prevalence. The breakthrough demonstrates the viability of curative treatments for a disease that has historically offered only symptom management.
Newser · Saturday, 27 June 2026
23-year-old is first in state to be 'functionally cured' of sickle cell disease
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