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For the first time, 'Made in India' drugs launched for rare diseases
Updated : 9 hours, 10 min ago IST
"This is a revolutionary change with a huge cost difference. If a drug is costing 2.5 crore then in India it will cost 2.5 lakh," sources said.
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Study gives more insight into understanding cancer risk in gene therapies
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Researchers have shown promising results about the potential of gene therapy to heal genetic disorders such as sickle cell disease, and the findings of this study, published in Nature Medicine, offer vital new insights into processes that occur in the body following treatment.
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UK approves world's first gene therapy for sickle cell disease, beta thala
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After rigorous testing on safety, quality and effectiveness Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised a world-first gene therapy, that will work to cure sickle-cell disease as well as B-thalassemia.
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Study finds how pneumococcal vaccines associated with fewer severe infecti
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
According to recent studies, the prevalence of invasive pneumococcal infection (IPD) in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) has dramatically decreased after the introduction of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccines PCV7 and PCV13.
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Transform Rural India helped generate awareness about Sickle Cell Anaemia
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission aimed at saving the lives of 2.5 lakh affected families. This mission has seen collective efforts and a series of impactful activities that were conducted by Transf
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Base editing can be preferable in curing sickle cell disease: Study
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Scientists found base editing increased fetal hemoglobin production in a new treatment for sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. The study was published in the journal, 'Nature Genetics.'
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Big plan laid out to eliminate Sickle Cell Disease under PM Modi's leaders
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a big plan has been laid out to eliminate Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).
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Elimination of sickle cell disease, integral part of achieving holistic vi
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Paul said, "we have to make a collation at the ground level that connects each and every stakeholder. We need to make this as Jan Andolan to reach the last mile".
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Swastha Mann, Swastha Ghar: Health melas to be organised across India
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Activities like Yoga, Zumba, Teleconsultation and Nikshay Poshan Abhiyan along with Non-Communicable Diseases screening and Drug Distribution will be taken up at the health centres. Sickle Cell Disease screening will also be undertaken as part of these countrywide health melas, said the heal
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Study shows link between sickle cell disease, higher death risk in pregnan
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have found a connection between having sickle cell disease (SCD), a hereditary blood ailment, and having a significantly increased risk of maternal morbidity and mortality.
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Music therapies bring down discomfort, anxiety in cancer patients: Study
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a new study published in the journal 'Integrative Cancer Therapies', music therapy reduces levels of pain and anxiety in cancer patients and sickle cell disease patients.
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Dr Yukata Niihara felicitated by Minister of State, Arun Halder for develo
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI/SRV): Dr Yukata Niihara, e CEO and Chair of Emmaus life sciences Inc. USA, an internationally renowned doctor with over a dozen awards and citations, was felicitated in an event held at the World Trade Center, Cuffe Parade by the Minister of State, Arun Ha
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