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UAE Establishes Thalassemia Patient Database on World Thalassemia Day
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UAE Establishes Thalassemia Patient Database on World Thalassemia Day

On World Thalassemia Day, the United Arab Emirates announced the creation of a national database for individuals affected by thalassemia. This initiative aims to enhance the understanding and management of the condition, which is particularly significant as one in every twelve people in the country carries the traits associated with thalassemia. The announcement was made...

Abu Dhabi Launches First CRISPR Gene-Editing Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia
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Abu Dhabi Launches First CRISPR Gene-Editing Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced the launch of CASGEVY, marking the introduction of the first CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing therapy in the UAE. This innovative treatment is aimed at patients suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD) and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia (TDT) and is provided by the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC) in...