Lupus patients in England in remission after pioneering NHS trial of GM therapy Doctors say therapy that genetically modifies person’s T-cells could offer cure for chronic autoimmune disease The Guardian - UK · Jun 11
Patients given ‘immune reset’ treatment on NHS go into remission The therapy works by genetically modifying cells to enable the body’s own immune system to recognise and attack problem cells. Evening Standard · Jun 11
‘It’s miraculous’: Groundbreaking NHS immune therapy sees lupus patients go into remission The therapy works by genetically modifying cells to enable the body’s own immune system to recognise and attack problem cells The Independent UK · Jun 11
‘Exciting’ new lupus treatment could end need for lifelong medication CAR T-cell genetic therapy, typically used in cancer patients, could lead to cure for the disease, says expert The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024
Three patients receive ‘groundbreaking’ lupus treatment in the UK Around 69,000 people in the UK are thought to have lupus, which mostly affects women The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024
Three patients in the UK receive ‘groundbreaking’ treatment for lupus There is currently no cure for lupus and people often need to take lifelong medication. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024
Former fitness instructor ‘beyond excited’ to receive lupus therapy in UK first Katie Tinkler is one of three patients who has received CAR T-cell therapy with the hope of remission and the chance to ditch lifelong drugs. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024