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Taming the New Frontiers in Gene Editing
Discover - 17 Nov 2015 21:10
The world's most powerful gene-editing tool, CRISPR-Cas9, gives humans the ability to swap out sections of the genome with less money and time than ever before. That's a lot of power, and with great power comes great res...
Simple, Effective, but Out of Reach? Public Health Implications of HCV Drugs
New England Journal of Medicine - 17 Nov 2015 18:05
New England Journal of Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir for HCV Genotype 2 and 3 Infection
New England Journal of Medicine - 17 Nov 2015 18:04
New England Journal of Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Atlantic Philanthropies Of Charles Feeney Donates $177 For Establishment Of Brain Health Institute
Tech Times - 17 Nov 2015 16:14
Atlantic Philanthropies, a group Charles Feeney established, gave away $177 billion to universities for the establishment of a brain health institute. This grant, the largest one the group donated to a single program, ai...
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Says He Is 100 Percent Cancer Free After Treatment
Tech Times - 17 Nov 2015 16:08
Diagnosed six months ago with aggressive stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, the Maryland governor announced Monday that his illness is now in remission. Gov. Larry Hogan, a leading cancer patient advocate, will continue jug...
Vitamin D Can Help Lower Risk Of Heart Diseases: Here's How Much You Need
Tech Times - 17 Nov 2015 15:49
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to cardiac events. A new study sheds light on the minimum amount of vitamin D levels in the body that will keep people safe from heart diseases.
Stem Cell Discovery Could Lead To Effective Treatments For Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Tech Times - 17 Nov 2015 13:34
Scientists showed for the first time that muscle stem cells are directly affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This could lead to better treatment of the degenerative condition, which is currently managed through ster...
Price Of Drug For Infants With Rare Epilepsy Jumps By 2000 Percent
Tech Times - 17 Nov 2015 13:30
Infantile spasm drug Synacthen Depot cost-per-vial jumped by 2,000 percent. The sudden price hike caused Alberta Health to delist the drug in the government-subsidized healthcare and many health officials and families af...
Drinking Coffee Everyday Linked To Reduced Death Risk From Heart Disease, Diabetes And Suicide
Tech Times - 17 Nov 2015 13:16
Drinking three to five cups of coffee per day has been linked to reduced odds for early death due to a range of diseases. Decaf coffee also showed to have beneficial effects.
WHO Warns Of Dangerously High Levels Of Antibiotic Resistance Worldwide: What Drives Surge Of Superbugs?
Tech Times - 17 Nov 2015 11:17
WHO has identified antibiotic resistance as a global health crisis, releasing the results of a survey that reflects people's poor understanding of the problem. Superbugs that had developed from drug resistance have been ...
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Blindness Risk By 26 Percent
Tech Times - 17 Nov 2015 10:44
A new study found that sticking to the Mediterranean diet could help prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is a leading cause of blindness worldwide but by consuming Mediterranean diet staples, the risk of ...
Implantable Artificial Kidney Offers Economical Alternative To Dialysis And Organ Transplant: How It Works
Tech Times - 17 Nov 2015 10:43
The Kidney Project's implantable bioartificial kidney mimics the functions of a normal, healthy kidney. Once developed and approved, the coffee cup-sized device could offer kidney failure patients with less expensive alt...
Feeling Dizzy While Scrolling Your Smartphone? It Could Be Cybersickness
Tech Times - 17 Nov 2015 10:41
Cybersickness affects 50 to 80 percent of people, causing people to feel sick after staring at their phones or watching 3D flicks for a long period of time. Symptoms are so subtle people often shrug it off as stress or e...
Scientists Develop Medical Dressing That Changes Color When It Detects Infection
Tech Times - 17 Nov 2015 09:33
Scientists in the United Kingdom designed a medical dressing that changes color when infection is detected within a wound. Experts hail it as a lifesaver, especially for patients with burn wounds.
Healthy Breakfast Linked To Better School Results: Best Foods To Boost Academic Performance
Tech Times - 17 Nov 2015 09:17
Cardiff University public health experts confirmed the link between breakfast and students' educational attainment. Interventions in young people's health can lead to overall boost in the educational attainment of young ...
Scientists Breed Beagles With Muscular Dystrophy To Develop Drugs For Deadly Disease
Tech Times - 17 Nov 2015 09:12
Experts in the United Kingdom have bred a colony of beagles with muscular dystrophy in order to find a cure against the disease. New methods in treating the disease may soon be developed, researchers said.
Teens, Parents Share E-Cigarette Concerns, Poll Finds
MedicineNet - 17 Nov 2015 09:00
Title: Teens, Parents Share E-Cigarette Concerns, Poll FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/16/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Pediatricians' Group Urges Cuts in Antibiotic Use in Livestock
MedicineNet - 17 Nov 2015 09:00
Title: Pediatricians' Group Urges Cuts in Antibiotic Use in LivestockCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/16/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Falls, Fights Cause Most Serious Eye Injuries: Study
MedicineNet - 17 Nov 2015 09:00
Title: Falls, Fights Cause Most Serious Eye Injuries: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/16/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Medicines Last as Long in Space as Here on Earth: Study
MedicineNet - 17 Nov 2015 09:00
Title: Medicines Last as Long in Space as Here on Earth: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/13/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
FDA Finalizes New Food Safety Rules
MedicineNet - 17 Nov 2015 09:00
Title: FDA Finalizes New Food Safety RulesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/13/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Male Infertility Might Signal Higher Odds of Testicular Cancer
MedicineNet - 17 Nov 2015 09:00
Title: Male Infertility Might Signal Higher Odds of Testicular CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/16/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/16/2015 12:00:00 AM