Posted on Oct 31, 2023
A landmark gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease moves closer to reality
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A very painful disease and many of them need significant donations of blood monthly when in crisis
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."A committee of advisers to the FDA meets Tuesdayto review the scientific evidence for the treatment, including whether sufficient research has been done to assess its long-term safety. The agency has until Dec. 8 to make a decision about the therapy, known as "exa-cel."
In an analysis posted by the FDA Friday, agency scientists conclude exa-cel is highly effective at preventing episodes of excruciating pain that plague sickle cell disease patients. The treatment worked in 29 of 30 patients followed for at least 18 months and doesn't appear to cause any serious short-term safety concerns, the FDA concluded."...
..."A committee of advisers to the FDA meets Tuesdayto review the scientific evidence for the treatment, including whether sufficient research has been done to assess its long-term safety. The agency has until Dec. 8 to make a decision about the therapy, known as "exa-cel."
In an analysis posted by the FDA Friday, agency scientists conclude exa-cel is highly effective at preventing episodes of excruciating pain that plague sickle cell disease patients. The treatment worked in 29 of 30 patients followed for at least 18 months and doesn't appear to cause any serious short-term safety concerns, the FDA concluded."...
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