'Groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy to be rolled out across NHS
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.
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‘Groundbreaking’ sickle cell disease treatment approved for NHS use in England
Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients. A “groundbreaking” £1.65m treatment offering a potential cure for people in England living with ...The Guardian - 3h -
ICE carries out deportation and immigration raids across US
In his first week in office, President Trump is enforcing his immigration crackdown that’s instilled fear in some major cities. Troops have been deployed to the border and ICE agents are carrying ...NBC News - 5d -
'Will it really work?': Young sickle cell patient among the first to start new gene therapy
Since two gene therapies were approved for sickle cell disease in late 2023, only a handful of patients have started the expensive treatments.NBC News - Jan. 18 -
Managers roll out record number of defence funds in Asia-Pacific
A total of 15 military-themed funds launched in the region in 2024 compared with just one in 2023Financial Times - Jan. 16 -
Fires Break Out Across Southern California Amid Fierce Winds
The region’s utility company said it was prepared to cut power to more than 400,000 customers to try to prevent more blazes.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
United Airlines rolling out Elon Musk's Starlink Wi-Fi this spring
United Airlines plans to launch its first commercial flight with Starlink Wi-Fi this spring after accelerating its timeline for the new internet service, the company announced Sunday. The carrier ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
LG rolls out new AI services to help consumers with daily tasks
LG kicked off the AI bandwagon today with a new set of AI services to help consumers in their daily tasks at home, in the car and in the office.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
Gene therapy treatment gives new hope to sickle cell patients
Only a few patients have undergone an intensive gene therapy cure for sickle cell disease since it was approved by the FDA due to it's high cost and limited access. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor spoke ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Baby to fly to Mexico for 'life-changing' stem cell therapy after fundraiser
Celine was born in December 2023 weighing less than a bag of sugar.BBC News - Jan. 2
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