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'Groundbreaking' sickle cell treatment to be offered to NHS patients for first time

Sky News Friday, 31 January 2025
'Groundbreaking' sickle cell treatment to be offered to NHS patients for first timeA "groundbreaking" £1.65 million treatment has been approved for use on the NHS, offering patients with severe sickle cell disease some hope of a cure.
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A £1.65 million treatment has been approved for use for some NHS patients, offering some with an inherited blood disorder hope of a cure. Professor of paediatric sickle cell disease David Rees welcomed the decision, calling it a "momentous day". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at...

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