Michigan Boy First Kid to Get Lyfgenia Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell

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A young boy named Jayden became the first pediatric patient in the U.S. to get Lyfgenia, an FDA-approved gene therapy for sickle cell disease, at Children's Hospital of Michigan. The story follows his journey through the grueling treatment process and early signs of success. It highlights hope for the 100,000 Americans, mostly Black kids, battling this painful genetic blood disorder.