CAR-T Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Autoimmune Diseases in Children
A type of personalized cell therapy showed promising results in treating autoimmune disorders in children and adolescents, according to a report in Nature News. The therapy, known as CAR-T cell therapy, appeared to reset the immune system and alleviate severe symptoms in eight young patients.
The research, detailed in Nature News, highlighted the potential of CAR-T cell therapy in addressing autoimmune diseases. The therapy involves modifying a patient's own immune cells to target and eliminate harmful cells. This approach has shown success in treating certain cancers, and the recent findings suggest its potential in treating autoimmune conditions as well.
This news comes amid other developments in healthcare and technology. A nationwide NHS trial for stroke recovery is underway, as reported in a multi-source Nature News article. The same article also mentioned the impact of longevity enthusiasts, the rise of matchmakers, and the emergence of high-tech heists, alongside musician Patrick Darling's use of AI voice cloning after an ALS diagnosis.
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