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Gene Therapy Could End Lifelong Transfusions For Rare Blood Disorder
A groundbreaking one-time gene therapy has the potential to liberate individuals suffering from α-thalassemia, a rare and debilitating blood disorder, from the necessity of lifelong blood transfusions. Image by kjpargeter…
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Liver Meeting news: semaglutide, vaccination, stigma
Isabella Cueto, a renowned expert in chronic diseases, particularly autoimmune conditions and diseases of the liver, kidneys, and lungs, provides…
Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status. Will The U.S. Soon Follow?
Canada has recently lost its measles elimination status, a designation it had held since 1998, due to ongoing measles outbreaks…
How A2A AI Agents Are Transforming Healthcare IT
An organization's competitive edge is defined by its AI adoption strategy. CIOs are tasked with managing the rapid deployment of…
Cash transfers boost health in low- and middle-income countries, data reveal
Government-led cash transfer programs have been shown to drive significant improvements in health outcomes across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs),…
At AASLD, optimism about AI, Hep delta and Madrigal’s MASH drug
The Liver Meeting, hosted by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, recently provided updates on the latest…
Long-term poverty and rising unsecured debt in early adulthood each linked to higher risk of premature death
Adults who experience poverty-level family income—whether sustained or intermittent—over two decades spanning young to mid-adulthood face a significantly higher risk…
Canada loses measles elimination status — as does the entire Americas region
Canada has recently been stripped of its measles elimination status, a significant blow to the country's public health efforts. This…
FDA ends hormone therapy warning, says safe for menopause care
The Food and Drug Administration has made a significant reversal of a decision dating back to 2003 regarding hormone therapy…