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The Future of Hemophilia A Treatment: BioMarin's Roctavian Gene Therapy

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Hemophilia A , a rare and potentially life-threatening bleeding disorder, has long been a challenge for patients and the medical community. However, recent advancements in gene therapy have opened new possibilities for an effective and curative treatment. Among the pioneering companies in this field is BioMarin, whose groundbreaking gene therapy, Roctavian, has received FDA approval, offering hope to countless Hemophilia A patients. HEMLIBRA: An Effective Hemophilia A Treatment Before the advent of gene therapy , the standard treatment for Hemophilia A patients involved frequent intravenous infusions of clotting factor VIII to prevent bleeding episodes. While this treatment approach significantly improved patients' quality of life, it was not without limitations. Recurrent infusions were required, and some patients developed inhibitors to factor VIII, reducing the treatment's effectiveness. In 2017, a significant breakthrough occurred with the approval of HEMLIBRA , a bispecif