Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anaemia are common genetic disorders, with options for treatment and prevention available.

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Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production, leading to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells. While symptoms of thalassemia can vary ...

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) and nearly 100 other organizations blasted the dismantling of CDC's Division of ...

Recently approved gene therapies offer patients one-time, potentially curative treatments for genetic diseases such as sickle ...

As we focus on prioritizing preventive healthcare, genetic testing will remain the game-changer in reducing the burden of ...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- mySalam, Malaysia’s national takaful protection scheme for the B40 community, has expanded its coverage to include 50 critical illnesses, up from 45 previously.

Selective therapeutic abortion would be possible if the diagnosis of beta-thalassemia is affirmed. Consequently, there is not a compelling desire for couples to separate in the cases of minor ...

Given their life-saving potential, newborn screenings should not be seen as optional but as a fundamental part of postnatal ...

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that the European Commission has granted regulatory approval for a label expansion of KAFTRIO® (ivacaftor/tezacaftor/elexacaftor) in a combination ...