Tag: Genetic disorders

KFSH Successfully Implements Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH) successfully implements gene therapy…

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Understanding Rare Diseases in the MENA Region

Rare diseases affect millions across the MENA region, yet diagnosis, treatment access,…

Dr. Khedidja Hedna

5th MENA Congress for Rare Diseases 2026

The 5th MENA Congress for Rare Diseases 2026 will take place from…

Shaniya

Abu Dhabi Biobank and Mediclinic Middle East Partner to Advance Life-Changing Treatments

In a major step towards advancing biomedical research and innovative therapies, Abu…

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LeadPath and Tin Soldiers Launch Mission to Find “Missing” FOP Patients at the 13th Emirates Orthopaedic Society Meeting

Initiative launched at a major Orthopaedic Meeting in Dubai aims to find…

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What are Three-Parent Babies? Why It’s Making Headlines

A unique piece of news has been spreading over the past 48…

Harshad Hussain B

First-Ever Personalized Gene Therapy Saves Infant with Incurable Disease

In a medical breakthrough that could redefine treatment for rare genetic diseases,…

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Scientists Use CRISPR to Remove Extra Chromosome in Down Syndrome Cells

A team of researchers has achieved a major scientific milestone—successfully removing the…

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