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Top Story FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Sarepta Therapeutics' Elevidys is now the first FDA-approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Elevidys is an engineered version of a gene intended to restore function lost to the mutation at the root of the inherited muscle disease. Sponsored Content How Employee Benefits Consultants View the Healthcare Landscape. Complete Our Survey and Be Eligible for a $250 Gift Card! Presented by MedCity News MedCity News is conducting a survey of healthcare consultants and how they work with self-insured employer clients. Your experience positions you to be a thought leader so your participation is vital to this research. We will use the data gathered from this survey for a report exploring how the role of the consultant is evolving, in line with the needs of self-insured employers and the shifting healthcare landscape. To start the survey, please click the link here. If you complete the survey, you will be eligible for a $250 gift card. The Best Way to Gain Access to Capital, Innovation, and Partnerships Join MedCity News on October 26th at Pegasus Park in Dallas, TX for one day full of innovative content, the right connections, investors and so much more. Save $200, Register Now

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