Sickle cell disease is often thought of solely as a blood disorder, but new research from the Wood Neuro Research Group provides measurable evidence that it can reshape how brain networks function.

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After a heart attack, the heart struggles to recoup and maintain energy. One third of patients develop heart failure as a ...