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Most infants with sickle cell disease experience double disadvantage
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
As if having a hereditary blood illness that might be crippling at birth wasn't enough, research indicates that almost two-thirds of infants with sickle cell disease are born to moms who reside in underprivileged neighbourhoods.
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Over 1 crore people screened under National Sickle Cell Anaemia Eliminatio
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
More than 1 crore people have been screened for sickle cell disease under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, an official statement issued on Tuesday said.
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Over 1 crore Ayushman cards created during Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In a significant milestone demonstrating the strengthening of the country's health infrastructure and propelling healthcare excellence in India, India has achieved a commendable landmark. 1,02,23,619 crore Ayushman cards have been created during the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, as per an off
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US FDA approves two gene therapies to treat patients with sickle cell dise
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The US Food and Drug Administration approved two gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients aged 12 years and above.
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For the first time, 'Made in India' drugs launched for rare diseases
Updated : 2 years, 3 months 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
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
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
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
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 years, 6 months 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 : 2 years, 8 months 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 : 2 years, 8 months 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 : 2 years, 8 months 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 : 3 years 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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