Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email The UK’s medicines regulator has authorised a world-first gene therapy as a potential cure for two inherited blood disorders. The treatment, Casgevy, for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, is the first […]
The UK’s medicines regulator has authorised the use of a world-first gene therapy as a potential cure for two inherited blood disorders. The treatment, Casgevy, for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, is the first to be licensed that uses the gene-editing tool known as Crispr, whose inventors were awarded the Nobel prize in 2020. […]
Companies CRISPR Therapeutics AG Follow Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc Follow LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Britain has authorised a gene therapy that aims to cure sickle-cell disease and another type of inherited blood disorder for patients aged 12 and over, the country’s medical regulator said on Thursday, becoming the first in the world to do so. […]
SPL By Fergus Walsh Medical editor In a world first, medical regulators in the UK have approved a gene therapy that aims to cure two blood disorders. The treatment for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia is the first to be licensed using the gene-editing tool known as Crispr, for which its discoverers were awarded […]
In a display of unity and selflessness, the Fort Cavazos community recently witnessed a showdown that went beyond the typical rivalry between fire and police departments. The second annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, a friendly competition between Fort Cavazos Fire/Emergency Medical Services and Police/Security, unfolded to benefit the Armed Services Blood Program. “The […]
Blood, organs discovered at MN trash facility The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is investigating how a large amount of infectious human waste — including blood and organs — ended up in the trash facility for Ramsey and Washington Counties, where homes and businesses send their garbage. It’s not built to handle infectious waste, so […]
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is investigating how a large amount of infectious human waste — including blood and organs — ended up in the trash facility for Ramsey and Washington Counties, where homes and businesses send their garbage. Posted 12 mins ago
Submitted photoNathaniel Mowery will perform at Hungry Run Wine Bar and Bistro in Lewistown tonight at 6 p.m. REEDSVILLE — Born into a family of artists, it’s not surprising Nathaniel Mowery hit his musical stride at an early age. After all, his parents, Gary and Terry, met during a theatrical production. Dad was an actor, […]
TAMA-TOLEDO – The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by giving the gift of life! By visiting a blood drive, you have the opportunity to save local lives. Blood donations are vital to our local hospitals year-round but especially during the winter months when accidents and emergencies can happen […]
Takeda’s Adzynma (ADAMTS13, recombinant-krhn) for the treatment of congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP) was given the green light on November 9. This is good news for any affected by the life-threatening disorder that needs prompt diagnosis, early referral, and effective, immediate management. Takeda has been working with the rare hematology community for more than 70 years […]