"Virginia Hospital's Historic Gene Therapy Treatment Opens Doors for Boy's Recovery"
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A 5-year-old boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is receiving a "historic" gene therapy treatment at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia. The treatment, called Elevidys, aims to make a protein similar to the one missing in the boy's muscles and could prevent future impairment. This therapy, approved by the FDA in June, offers hope for patients with this rare genetic condition, potentially extending their lifespans and improving their quality of life. The hospital plans to use the treatment for other patients in the future.
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