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TopicHaemophilia

Topic: Haemophilia

Govt considers low-dose emicizumab for haemophilia, trial finds it more effective than existing treatment

‘Miracle drug’ can cost Rs 13 lakh for haemophilia A patient annually, but reduced dose found efficacious & cost-effective in small trial. Larger trial is under way.

A new RNA therapy could prevent spontaneous bleeding in haemophiliacs, ‘reduce treatment burden’

Studies in The Lancet & The Lancet Haematology show 1st of its kind preventive therapy by Sanofi, using monthly injection 'fitusiran', can reduce bleeding in haemophilia A or B patients.

New US-approved gene therapy for Haemophilia B world’s most expensive drug — $3.5 mn per dose

Hemgenix, manufactured by Australia's CSL Behring, is a one-time therapy, given through a single dose of IV infusion & was approved by US Food and Drug Administration this week.

‘Bloodbath childhood’ is what I got in India. Haemophilia needs Modi govt’s attention

In India, WHO-recommended 'standard care' is so expensive that many can't afford it. The other option is to simply wait till the bleeding stops.

On Camera

India’s $44 billion space dream rests on getting SATCOM right

The Satellite Communication vertical is expected to contribute approximately $14.9 billion by 2033, with $12.7 billion projected from the domestic market and $2.2 billion from exports.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.