Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Treatment Receives Orphan Drug Designation
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Treatment Receives Orphan Drug Designation

  In June 2019, Dicerna Pharmaceuticals submitted a clinical trial application for their DCR-A1AT therapy and expects to treat the first patient with A1AD-related liver disease near the end of…

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It Just Makes “Antisense:” Using Genetic Medicine to Treat Rare Diseases
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It Just Makes “Antisense:” Using Genetic Medicine to Treat Rare Diseases

  As previously published in Scientific American, slightly after her first birthday, Emma Larson lost the use of her legs and started experiencing difficulty crawling. She was diagnosed with spinal muscular…

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Mother of Two Immunocompromised Children Offers Biggest Advice for Surviving COVID-19
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Mother of Two Immunocompromised Children Offers Biggest Advice for Surviving COVID-19

  Mother of two, Mina Manchester, has been navigating raising two children with an immunocompromising disorder for four years. It's this unique experience that makes her feel more prepared and…

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