A serious new hurdle for CRISPR: Edited cells might cause cancer, two studies find
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) Editing cells’ genomes with CRISPR-Cas9 might increase the risk that the altered cells, intended to treat disease,
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Antisense therapy
A new approach to killing C. difficile, the most common hospital-acquired bacterial infection in the US, is called antisense therapy.
Read MoreTherapy Made From Patient’s Immune System Shows Promise For Advanced Breast Cancer
(By Rob Stein for NPR) Doctors at the National Institutes of Health say they’ve apparently completely eradicated cancer from a
Read MoreA new cancer care dilemma: Patients want immunotherapy even when evidence is lacking
(By Casey Ross for STAT) Immunotherapy is a source of great hope in cancer care. It has rescued some patients from
Read MoreFor Some Breast Cancer Patients, The Chemo Decision Just Got Easier
(By Sara Kiley Watson for NPR) For many breast cancer patients, one of the most difficult treatment decisions is whether
Read MoreFDA’s innovation challenge
The Food and Drug Administration is accepting proposals from developers aimed at encouraging the development of medical devices or with
Read MoreThe health care industry is being transformed, one deal at a time
(By Thad Kresho for STAT) More than 200 health care deals representing $72.6 billion were announced in the first quarter
Read MoreSwallow this: A sensor could monitor gut health via engineered bacteria — and beam results to a smartphone
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) Researchers have devised a new way to get a sneak peek into what’s going on
Read MoreFDA’s strategic priorities for 2018 is advancing digital health technologies
One of the priorities this year for the FDA is advancing digital health technologies. FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological
Read MoreMore patients are taking home recordings of their doctor visits. But who else could listen?
(By Casey Ross for STAT) Doctors across the U.S. have begun doing what once seemed unthinkable in a litigious health
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