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New therapies for sickle cell disease

New therapies for sickle cell disease

FromInside Health


New therapies for sickle cell disease

FromInside Health

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Jan 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jimi Olaghere feels like he’s been reborn after a pioneering new treatment for sickle cell disease. Scientists have engineered his blood to overcome the disease that left him in constant pain. I speak to Jimi about his experience and to his doctors about what this could mean for people with sickle cell around the world. Then we explore the headlines around women being worse off with male surgeons and get quite excited about a study suggesting a bedtime read helps sleep.

Presenter: James Gallagher
Producer: Andrew Luck-Baker

Image Credit: Getty Images
Released:
Jan 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Series that demystifies health issues, separating fact from fiction and bringing clarity to conflicting health advice.