Some Unpleasant Facts about Research Priorities

The video discusses sickle cell disease, affecting mainly African Americans, and highlights the lack of treatments and preventive measures. It explores the genetic causes, health impacts, and the role of race and economic status in funding disparities. The video also covers current treatments, including hydroxyurea and CRISPR, and the challenges in implementing preventive measures like antibiotics and screenings. It emphasizes the need for quality measures and compares funding with cystic fibrosis, noting significant disparities.

What are the potential benefits of gene editing technology like CRISPR for sickle cell disease?

What role does the Medicaid program play in the care of children with sickle cell disease?

What disparities exist in the research funding between sickle cell disease and cystic fibrosis?