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The Rat
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Posted - 06/18/2016 :  08:22:53  Show Profile  Visit The Rat's Homepage Send The Rat a Private Message  Reply with Quote

It isn't full-blown hemophilia, but a variety in which the clotting factor is diminished rather than absent. But DAMN IT! Science wins again. While prayer has done... Oh, nothing.

https://www.geneticliteracyproject.org/2016/06/17/gene-therapy-now-consistently-effectively-treating-hemophilia/


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Dr. Mabuse
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Sweden
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Posted - 06/26/2016 :  22:49:17   [Permalink]  Show Profile  Send Dr. Mabuse an ICQ Message Send Dr. Mabuse a Private Message  Reply with Quote
This is why I love science. Now, find me a cure for polycystic kidney decease, please.

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sailingsoul
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Posted - 06/28/2016 :  10:48:54   [Permalink]  Show Profile Send sailingsoul a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Originally posted by The Rat


It isn't full-blown hemophilia, but a variety in which the clotting factor is diminished rather than absent. But DAMN IT! Science wins again. While prayer has done... Oh, nothing.
I think because Hemophilia can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on how much clotting factor is in the blood this is a cure for some. Aren't there other considered cures and treatments that are not 100% effective for all patients? They are cures for those it helps and this is no different. Imo.

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ThorGoLucky
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USA
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Posted - 06/28/2016 :  11:21:20   [Permalink]  Show Profile  Visit ThorGoLucky's Homepage Send ThorGoLucky a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I wish for a cure for my type 2 diabetes, pretty please. ...and replacement eyeballs.
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sailingsoul
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Posted - 06/29/2016 :  14:08:29   [Permalink]  Show Profile Send sailingsoul a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Originally posted by ThorGoLucky

I wish for a cure for my type 2 diabetes, pretty please. ...and replacement eyeballs.

When's the last time you ate bread or pasta?

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ThorGoLucky
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USA
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Posted - 06/29/2016 :  15:34:25   [Permalink]  Show Profile  Visit ThorGoLucky's Homepage Send ThorGoLucky a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Originally posted by sailingsoul

Originally posted by ThorGoLucky

I wish for a cure for my type 2 diabetes, pretty please. ...and replacement eyeballs.

When's the last time you ate bread or pasta?

I still sometimes eat bread as open-faced sandwiches, and I rarely eat pasta anymore.
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