Japanese government panel OKs expensive gene therapy for rare disease
A health ministry panel approved the production and sales of a gene therapy for treating spinal muscular atrophy, a rare incurable disease that destroys muscle function.
Japan insurance council greenlights coverage for gene therapy drug to combat clogged arteries
The Central Social Insurance Medical Council on Wednesday approved the first health insurance system coverage for a gene therapy drug. Collategene, which is given through muscle injection to patients suffering from clogged arteries, will join the list of drugs covered by the system on Sept. ...
Gene therapy has dramatically improved the conditions of two bedridden teens suffering from a rare disease, Jichi Medical University said Tuesday. The Tochigi Prefecture-based university said that the finding could lead to the development of treatment for other rare neurological diseases. The two teens have a ...
Gene therapy for deafness is moving closer to reality, with new research on Wednesday showing the technique for fixing faulty DNA can improve responses in mice with genetic hearing loss. Separately, a clinical trial backed by Novartis is under way to help a different group ...
