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Podcast: Maine Things Considered
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New Cystic Fibrosis Therapy Heralded As Groundbreaking — But The High Cost Could Be Prohibitive
Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:04:41
Publish Date: 2019-11-13 15:27:37
Description: A new treatment for cystic fibrosis, or CF, is being hailed as a groundbreaking therapy that can potentially extend the lives of people with the condition. Nearly 400 people in Maine have the genetic disease that affects the lungs and other organs. And while many in the cystic fibrosis community are celebrating the news, there is concern about the medication's cost — more than $300,000 per year.
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