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A groundbreaking treatment could help children with Dravet syndrome not just reduce seizures, but actually improve cognitive development and daily living skills. For the first time, families facing this devastating genetic condition have hope for a disease-modifying therapy.
A groundbreaking treatment for myotonic dystrophy type 1 reduced toxic proteins by 40% and improved muscle function in patients who've never had disease-modifying options. The New England Journal of Medicine just published results that could lead to the first approved therapy for this progressive, often fatal disease.
Scientists discovered how to permanently switch off cancer-causing genes, potentially shortening treatment and reducing harsh side effects. The breakthrough targets aggressive leukemia and enters clinical trials this year.