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Update on hemophilia gene therapy in Canada
Montreal, March 26, 2024 – Developments in gene therapy for hemophilia B have come fast and furious over the last several months. In October 2023,...
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Health Canada approves Beqvez gene therapy for hemophilia B
Ottawa – January 3, 2024 – Health Canada has authorized Beqvez (fidanacogene elaparvovec), gene therapy for the treatment of hemophilia B. Beqvez is indicated for...
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Gene Therapy Education Program – A CHS comprehensive information program
The hemophilia community has been waiting for gene therapy for years; many hoped it would be a cure. Quantitative and qualitative results from late stages...
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Our continuing efforts to raise awareness about women and bleeding disorders
For almost 25 years, the CHS has played a key role in raising awareness about bleeding disorders that affect women. In 2012, to ensure the...
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Health Canada approves Hemgenix gene therapy for hemophilia B
Ottawa, October 26, 2023 – Health Canada has authorized Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec), gene therapy for the treatment of hemophilia B. Hemgenix is indicated for the...