Newser June 27, 2026 • 12:10

Louisiana Notches a Sickle Cell First - Newser

By Kate Seamons

Louisiana Notches a Sickle Cell First - Newser

23-year-old is first in state to be 'functionally cured' of sickle cell disease

On Monday, after a month of inpatient recovery, he rang the hospital's ceremonial bell and was declared functionally cured. It's potentially a big deal for Louisiana, the state with the nation's high… [+720 chars]

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