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Alabama Kid Gets First Gene Therapy for Deafness | Birmingham News
A groundbreaking gene therapy for inherited deafness just became available to a child in Alabama — thanks to the ALL Kids program and FDA-approved Otarmeni, the first-ever treatment targeting genetic hearing loss. The procedure, performed at Boston Children’s Hospital, is quick and effective for kids with OTOF gene mutations. Regeneron is covering costs for eligible U.S. patients, underscoring the importance of early access to life-changing treatments. Alabama’s early detection programs are also stepping up to ensure every child gets the medical, educational, and auditory support they need to…
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