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Novartis pauses trials of experimental cell therapy after three deaths

Novartis has paused trials of its experimental cell therapy after three patients died during the study. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the safety profile of the treatment, which was being tested for a rare form of cancer. Regulatory authorities have been notified, and the company is now conducting a thorough review of the trial data. This pause highlights ongoing challenges in developing novel cell-based therapies, where balancing innovation with patient safety remains a critical priority.

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Novartis pauses trials of experimental cell therapy after three deaths

Novartis has paused trials of its experimental cell therapy after three patients died during the study. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the safety profile of the treatment, which was being tested for a rare form of cancer. Regulatory authorities have been notified, and the company is now conducting a thorough review of the trial data. This pause highlights ongoing challenges in developing novel cell-based therapies, where balancing innovation with patient safety remains a critical priority.

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