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Gene therapy treatment gives new hope to sickle cell patients

Only a few patients have undergone an intensive gene therapy cure for sickle cell disease since it was approved by the FDA due to it's high cost and limited access. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor spoke ...
NBC News - Jan. 3
'Will it really work?': Young sickle cell patient among the first to start new gene therapy

Since two gene therapies were approved for sickle cell disease in late 2023, only a handful of patients have started the expensive treatments.
NBC News - 21h
‘She couldn’t walk, she couldn’t talk’: music therapy helped Joni Mitchell recover from a stroke – could it ward off depression and dementia too?

When his friend, the legendary songwriter, had a catastrophic stroke, neuroscientist Daniel Levitin put together a programme of music therapy. Now he’s recommending it for a whole range of ...
The Guardian - 1d
Bereaved maternity families' treatment shocking, says Streeting

Health secretary responds to bereaved parents in Leeds, following investigation showing 56 deaths at NHS trust may have been preventable.
BBC News - 1d
How Financial Shock Therapy Has Changed the Premier League

Profit and sustainability rules caused chaos last year — but clubs have learned their lessons.
The New York Times - 3d
Cerebras Systems teams with Mayo Clinic on genomic model that predicts arthritis treatment

Cerebras Systems has teamed with Mayo Clinic to create an AI genomic foundation model that predicts the best medical treatments.
VentureBeat - 4d
Maresca feels 'shame' over Chilwell treatment

Enzo Maresca has admitted he feels "shame" about the treatment of Ben Chilwell but has reiterated that the full-back does not fit into his Chelsea plans.
ESPN - 5d
Eli Lilly strikes deal for cancer treatment, gives timeline for weight loss pill

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
CNBC - 5d
Gingrich: Afghans who fought alongside Americans should get 'unusual level of support and treatment'

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) said Sunday that Afghans who fought alongside Americans "against the Taliban" should get "an unusual level of support and treatment." “As you know, with ...
The Hill - 6d
Chronic Pain: Five Things We Know About Causes, Treatments and Diagnoses

After developing chronic pain, I started looking into what scientists do — and still don’t — understand about the disease. Here is what I learned.
The New York Times - 6d
Charlamagne tha God rips Obama for 'chummy' Trump treatment at Jimmy Carter funeral

Celebrity radio host Charlamagne tha God accused former President Obama of “kissing the ring” after video of him laughing with President-elect Trump at former President Carter’s funeral went ...
The Hill - Jan. 10
Charlamagne tha God rips Obama for 'chummy' Trump treatment

Celebrity radio host Charlamagne tha God accused former President Obama of “kissing the ring” after video of him laughing with President-elect Trump at former President Carter’s funeral went ...
The Hill - Jan. 10
Retired fireman delivers hope to LA fire victims, 1st responders with therapy dog

Victor Laveaga and his therapy dog Jack have offered support and comfort to firefighters coming off the fire line in Los Angeles and displaced residents.
ABC News - Jan. 10
Raducanu turns down insect bite treatment over doping fears in Australia

Raducanu snubs spray after Swiatek and Sinner sagas ‘I’m going to tough it out because I don’t want to risk it’ Emma Raducanu says the chance of ingesting a contaminated substance is a notable ...
The Guardian - Jan. 10
UK presses ahead with gene editing plans despite EU warnings

Environment secretary tells FT that moves to adopt technology are ‘the right thing to do’
Financial Times - Jan. 9
UK delays gene editing plans in push for Brexit reset

Brussels warns that current British plans not compatible with agreement to cut border checks
Financial Times - Jan. 8
What Matters More for Longevity: Genes or Lifestyle?

It depends on what your goal is.
The New York Times - Jan. 8
Ailing former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to leave for London for medical treatment

Aides to Bangladesh’s ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia say she is leaving for London for medical treatment, leaving behind a nation grappling with uncertainty over its political future ...
ABC News - Jan. 7
Drug Company to Share Revenues With Indigenous People Who Donated Their Genes

Variant Bio, a small biotech company based in Seattle, is using genetic information from Indigenous people to develop drugs for obesity and diabetes.
The New York Times - Jan. 7
Little Shop of Horrors review – classic rock musical gets exuberant modern-day treatment

Crucible theatre, Sheffield The singing is strong and the killer plant has a delightful touch of pantomime dame, but some of the schlock comic elements are slow growers. Ever since the ...
The Guardian - Jan. 6
NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment

Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.
BBC News - Jan. 5
Woman had eight organs removed in cancer treatment

Horsham's Fay Louise planned her own funeral after doctors found a tumour in her appendix in 2023.
BBC News - Jan. 5
A Woman With a Rare Gene Mutation Fights to Avoid Her Mother’s Fate

A mutant gene is coming to steal Linde Jacobs’s mind. Can she find a way to stop it?
The New York Times - Jan. 2
Baby to fly to Mexico for 'life-changing' stem cell therapy after fundraiser

Celine was born in December 2023 weighing less than a bag of sugar.
BBC News - Jan. 2
Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans

Colorado becomes the second state to allow psychedelic therapy this week after two years of rulemaking
ABC News - Jan. 1
The Canadian Tennis Champ Who Played Through Cancer Treatment

Gabriela Dabrowski was diagnosed with breast cancer in April. She won an Olympic medal and the year-end doubles title while undergoing treatment.
The New York Times - Jan. 1

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