Batten disease

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Coventry mum's relief over 'brutally unfair' drug access • May 18, 2025, 7:22 AM ET (BBC)

Swindon girl with Batten Disease will continue to get vital drug • May 17, 2025, 3:15 AM ET (BBC)

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Also Known As	Spielmeyer-Vogt-Sjogren-Batten disease • juvenile Batten disease

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