British toddler’s hearing restored with landmark gene therapy
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British toddler’s hearing restored with landmark gene therapy
Description
May 10, 2024
Playtime and story time are taking on a whole new meaning for one British toddler. Born deaf, the youngster can now hear almost perfectly. She’s the first British patient and the youngest child in the world to be treated with a breakthrough gene therapy. As Crystal Goomansingh reports, there are high hopes the promising results could help others with severe hearing loss.
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British toddler’s hearing restored with landmark gene therapy02:09 | May 10, 2024
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Health Matters: Canadians support access to epinephrine in public places02:22 | June 16, 2026
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British toddler’s hearing restored with landmark gene therapy
Description
May 10, 2024
Playtime and story time are taking on a whole new meaning for one British toddler. Born deaf, the youngster can now hear almost perfectly. She’s the first British patient and the youngest child in the world to be treated with a breakthrough gene therapy. As Crystal Goomansingh reports, there are high hopes the promising results could help others with severe hearing loss.
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