Brazil experiences paradox between advances in therapies for rare diseases and access barriers
Brazil is facing a paradox where advancements in precision medicine and gene therapies provide new treatment options for rare diseases, but access barriers remain.
Targeted treatment for the most common leukemia is very effective, but younger patients often cannot access it
A report discusses the effectiveness of targeted treatment for common leukemia in younger patients, who frequently face access issues.
Delegate who survived accident with police vehicle receives dose of polylaminin in an attempt to walk again
Delegate Leonardo Sanches, paralyzed after a car accident, has received polylaminin treatment, becoming the first individual in Goiás to access this potentially life-altering therapy.
Adults with hemophilia are waiting for reimbursement of a modern drug
Adults suffering from hemophilia in Poland are struggling to access treatment with emicizumab, a modern therapy that significantly improves their quality of life but is not reimbursed for adults without inhibitors.
Stakeholders urge government to fund inclusive schools, expand therapy access
Stakeholders in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to provide urgent funding for inclusive schools and increase access to therapy services for children with special needs.
Hockey players raise funds to expand CAR T-cell therapy access in Edmonton
Hockey players at the World’s Longest Hockey Game are fundraising to support CAR T-cell therapy access at Edmonton's Cross Cancer Institute.
Wepsy: Platform that expands access to mental health
The article discusses the growing demand for mental health care in Brazil, highlighting the lack of qualified psychological support and the issues many face in continuing therapy.