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  2. FDA approves cure for sickle cell disease, the first ... - AOL

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    The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a powerful treatment for sickle cell disease, a devastating illness that affects more than 100,000 Americans, the majority of whom are Black.

  3. FDA approves gene therapy for sickle cell disease: 'One ... - AOL

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    Federal officials Friday approved two gene therapy treatments for sickle cell disease, welcome news for thousands with the inherited blood disorder that causes terrible pain crises and early...

  4. Sickle cell disease - Wikipedia

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    When treating avascular necrosis of the bone in people with sickle cell disease, the aim of treatment is to reduce or stop the pain and maintain joint mobility. Current treatment options include resting the joint, physical therapy, pain-relief medicine, joint-replacement surgery, or bone grafting.

  5. New sickle cell treatment sparks feelings of hope and some ...

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    The FDA is reviewing a new drug for sickle cell disease that uses CRISPR to edit DNA. Black patients with the disease are excited and hopeful about the treatment.

  6. Exagamglogene autotemcel - Wikipedia

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    Exagamglogene autotemcel, sold under the brand name Casgevy, is a gene therapy used for the treatment of sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia. It was developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics.

  7. Lovotibeglogene autotemcel - Wikipedia

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    Lovotibeglogene autotemcel is indicated for the treatment of people aged twelve years of age and older with sickle cell disease and a history of vaso-occlusive events.

  8. A new cure for sickle cell disease may be coming. FDA ... - AOL

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    The only cure for painful sickle cell disease today is a bone marrow transplant. But soon there may be a new cure that attacks the disorder at its genetic source.

  9. Transfusion therapy (Sickle-cell disease) - Wikipedia

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    Transfusion therapy for sickle-cell disease entails the use of red blood cell transfusions in the management of acute cases of sickle cell disease and as a prophylaxis to prevent complications by decreasing the number of red blood cells (RBC) that can sickle by adding normal red blood cells.

  10. FDA Approves First CRISPR Treatment in U.S. - AOL

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    The FDA approved exa-cel for sickle cell disease, and will make a decision about treating beta thalassemia by March 2024.

  11. Sunday O. Fadulu - Wikipedia

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    Dr. Sunday O. Fadulu (1940–2022) was a microbiologist and medical researcher, most recognized for his work with sickle cell anemia.

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