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What is Batten disease and why did the B.C. government cut off coverage for a nine-year-old girl?
01 Jul 2025 13:24 GMT
“Money is not unlimited, and so if a drug is costing a lot of taxpayer dollars, and not in the eyes of experts making a meaningful difference to the patient, and despite what you would kind of like to do to support the family, you have to make a decision …
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Canadian families with Batten disease comment on Charleigh
27 Jun 2025 00:22 GMT
… ’s medical treatment for Batten disease.
Fales posted a video … decline for children with Batten disease.
Madden Stacey is just … child in Alberta with Batten disease. His dad Aaron Stacey … He started Brineura treatment for Batten disease nine years ago.
With …
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'She was a normal, healthy kid': Alara's battle with fatal Batten Disease
03 Jun 2025 07:11 GMT
Already they have secured a wheelchair and specialised car seat from the NDIS, but other essential equipment, like a shower commode, neck support, hoist, and wheeled walker, has all been loaned from the community, or need to be hired through the NDIS.
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Latus Bio’s LTS-101 is a potential therapeutic approach for Batten disease
26 May 2025 15:03 GMT
… type2 (CLN2), a form of Batten disease characterized by deficiency in the …
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Foundation shown during Indy 500 fighting Batten disease has racing ties
26 May 2025 00:11 GMT
… .”
What is Batten disease?
According to the foundation website, Batten disease is a rare … been diagnosed with Late Infantile Batten disease (CLN2) caused by a … no cure.
How is Batten disease inherited?
Batten disease is inherited through an autosomal …
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Helen’s Pink Sky Foundation hosts lemonade stand to fund Batten disease research
24 May 2025 02:33 GMT
… raise awareness and funds for Batten disease research.
The event, inspired by … to educate the public about Batten disease, a rare neurological condition affecting … of harmful substances. Symptoms of Batten disease in children include delayed speech …
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Saanich-Gulf Islands MP calls on B.C. to fund 9-year-old’s medication
03 Jul 2025 23:58 GMT
… and terminal neurological disorder called Batten Disease and had been receiving a … said.
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May suggests …
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THE CHARLOTTE & GWENYTH GRAY FOUNDATION TO CURE BATTEN DISEASE ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP
19 May 2025 19:27 GMT
… for children battling CLN6 Batten disease."
This partnership highlights … remains passionately committed to combating Batten disease. Through the Charlotte & … importance of continued investment in Batten disease treatments.
Beyond research, the …
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Helen's Pink Sky Foundation: Lemonade stands to raise money for Batten disease research
19 May 2025 01:45 GMT
… seizures and was diagnosed with Batten disease. According to her mom, Stephanie … ever treated a child with Batten disease, and she is the only … clinical trials for children with Batten disease, which is a barrier to …
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MP calls on province to restore terminal B.C. girl's drug funding
03 Jul 2025 22:43 GMT
… girl tragically afflicted with CLN2 (Batten) disease, I am writing to express …