A CRISPR-based fix for human sickle cells shows promise in mice
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) Scientists have taken an important step toward using CRISPR-Cas9 genome-editing to cure sickle cell disease1,
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Month: October 2016
Obamacare “No Longer Affordable”
Mark Dayton, Democratic Governor of Minnesota, stated Obamacare is “no longer affordable to increasing numbers of people” and has “some
Read MoreGod and the genome: As scientists cross new frontiers, a geneticist seeks allies among the faithful
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) RANDALLSTOWN, Md. — Is the human genome sacred? Does editing it violate the idea that we’re made
Read MoreA big Alzheimer’s drug trial now wrapping up could offer real hope — or crush it
(By Damian Garde for STAT) Scientists at Eli Lilly are racing to wrap up a clinical trial on a drug
Read MoreReviews Of Medical Studies May Be Tainted By Funders’ Influence
(By Richard Harris for NPR) When doctors want to help untangle confusing and sometimes contradictory findings in the scientific literature,
Read MoreExercise, Even In Small Doses, Offers Tremendous Benefits For Senior Citizens
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Retaining the ability to get up and about easily — to walk across a
Read MoreOut-of-pocket burden for breast cancer treatment varies across US
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Breast cancer chemotherapy costs vary widely across the United States, with patients taking
Read MoreLifting restrictions on nurses can help the VA deliver better care for veterans
(By Catherine Georges for STAT) My number one imperative is to address the access issue among veterans.” Continue reading article
Read MoreDEA opts against ban on herbal supplement kratom
(By Alicia A. Cardwell of Associated Press for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Drug Enforcement Administration has reversed a plan to temporarily
Read MoreMedicare Paid 1,047 Claims for Medical Services to Dead People
An audit performed by the Inspector General for The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services shows from 2013 to 2015
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