Bahrain Makes History with First Successful CRISPR-Based Sickle Cell Treatment Outside the US
This achievement follows Bahrain’s landmark decision on 2 December 2023 to become the second country globally and the first ...
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes lifelong suffering – here’s what you need to know
Accumulation of clots causes some of the most severe symptoms of sickle cell disease, including strokes, kidney failure, ...
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Sickle cell patients share delight over approval of new treatment
A cutting-edge gene therapy has been approved for NHS use for some patients with severe sickle cell disease ... the Nobel Prize for chemistry in 2020. It works by editing the faulty gene in a ...
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Patented transdermal drug candidate from Vascarta may offer a convenient & cost-effective way to treat sickle cell disease
Vascarta's transdermal curcumin gel formulation ("VAS-101") experienced reduced pain and inflammation along with improved red blood cell stability and functionality. Based in part on these favorable ...
'Groundbreaking' sickle cell treatment to be offered to NHS patients for first time
It is believed around 1,700 people could be eligible for the treatment, while the NHS estimates around 50 people a year will ...
‘Much-needed hope’ as CRISPR gene editing therapy recommended for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders that ... Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020. Exa-cel, also called Casgevy, involves taking ...
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Bahrain conducts 1st CRISPR-based sickle cell treatment outside U.S.
MANAMA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- Bahrain has achieved a medical milestone by successfully treating a patient with sickle cell disease (SCD) using CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy, Casgevy, the Bahrain ...
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The importance of adequate hydration in sickle cell management
Hydration is an important part of preventing and treating sickle cell crises, writes columnist Oluwatosin Adesoye, who shares ...
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Sickle cell patients share delight over approval of new treatment
A cutting-edge gene therapy has been approved for NHS use for some patients with severe sickle ... for chemistry in 2020. It works by editing the faulty gene in a patient’s own stem cells.
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Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes lifelong suffering—here's what you need to know
But not if you suffer from sickle cell disease, which affects nearly 8 million people worldwide, most in sub-Saharan Africa. In the UK, approximately 17,500 people have sickle cell disease and 300 ...