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Revolutionary gene-editing therapy for sickle cell approved

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Revolutionary gene-editing therapy for sickle cell approved

Revolutionary gene-editing therapy for sickle cell approved

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.

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