It happens to people with sickle cell disease. For nearly all of human history, until the last few years, it was the death knell of the sickle cell patient — a harbinger. It remains the most common cause of death in people with sickle cell disease. I hope the same will be said for sickle cell. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementFor my young patient who is currently in a hospital bed fighting for his life, there are other trials ahead of him.

Source: Huffington Post September 21, 2025 15:32 UTC