Sickle cell treatment now available at Kingston General Hospital (opens original article in a new tab)

Kingston General Hospital has introduced new treatment options for sickle cell disease, a rare inherited blood disorder that affects multiple organs and can cause severe complications. Gene therapy research is ongoing but not widely available, and the number of cases in Kingston is increasing due to demographic changes.

• Kingston General Hospital now offers new treatment for sickle cell disease
• Sickle cell disease affects multiple organs and can lead to severe complications
• Gene therapy research is ongoing but not widely available
• Number of cases in Kingston is increasing due to demographic changes