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NICE recommends first treatment in two decades for sickle cell disease
Hundreds of people will be eligible for a new treatment for sickle cell disease following draft guidance published today (5 October).
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Hundreds of people will be eligible for a new treatment for sickle cell disease following draft guidance published today (5 October).
Caplacizumab, with plasma exchange and immunosuppression, will be used to treat acute acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
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