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FDA approvals for rare-disease drugs and gene therapy (LAD-1)

March 27, 2026U.S. FDA, Matthew Herper, STAT

FDA and multiple outlets highlight approvals including a first gene therapy for severe LAD-1 and other rare-disease drugs, underscoring continued regulatory throughput for ultra-rare conditions.

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The FDA approved a gene therapy for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD-1), an ultra-rare disease
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