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US approves two gene therapies for sickle cell disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a pair of gene therapies for sickle cell disease, including the first treatment based on the breakthrough CRISPR gene editing technology.

The Hindu

Hepatitis testing and early detection: The key to saving lives

Viral hepatitis will be a more lethal killer than Malaria, Tuberculosis, and HIV combined by 2040 if the current trends in undetected infection and treatment continue is a warning by WHO. It has launched “One Life, One Liver “to scale up testing and treatment for hepatitis which infects liver, causing…

The Times of India

1st gene therapies for sickle cell cleared by FDA, including CRISPR treatment

The FDA approved two new therapies for sickle-cell disease, including the world's first-ever approved CRISPR therapy.

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What a stinking mess! Pet skunks spark rabies scare in Michigan

Health officials warn of dangers after animal from breader is found to have the deadly disease

The Independent UK

Two gene therapies for sickle cell disease approved in US

U.S. regulators have approved two gene therapies for sickle cell disease

The Independent UK

FDA approves first gene-editing treatment for human illness

The Food and Drug Administration approved two genetic treatments for sickle cell disease, including one that uses gene-editing. The approvals offer hope for patients and signal a new medical era.

WEKU

Brain inflammation may drive mood changes in Alzheimer's

Agitation, anxiety and depression seen in people with Alzheimer's may be driven by brain inflammation, in addition to abnormal proteins.

LiveScience

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Study finds how small amounts of physical activity can be valuable in late-stage lung cancer

More people die from lung cancer annually worldwide than from any other cancer. Nevertheless, a recent study headed by Curtin University discovered that individuals with incurable forms of the disease may live longer if they engage in less than five minutes of physical activity each day. Read further on Dynamite…

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COVID data missing in Karnataka’s weekly infectious disease reports due to technical glitch

Doctors said travel is recognised as a potential risk, as viruses can be transmitted during transit. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent complications and further spread of the viruses.

The Hindu

Mass deaths of elephant seals recorded as bird flu sweeps across the Antarctic

Researchers warn of one of ‘largest ecological disasters of modern times’ if the highly contagious disease reaches penguin colonies

The Guardian - UK

Blood Test Predicts Organ Failure Risk, Aging Speed

Scientists develop doomsday-style method to identify accelerated organ aging and predict diseases like Alzheimer's and heart disease.

Zenger

Improved drug regimens for TB to cut treatment time

At The Union World Conference on Lung Health, optimism abounded as new drug regimens were presented that could cut treatment time for drug-resistant TB by up to two-thirds. These regimens, with 85-90% success rates, offer hope to those affected by MDR-TB, who often face long treatments and 14,000 pills. Funding…

The Hindu

Depression, Constipation, And UTIs May Signal Early Multiple Sclerosis, Study Finds

New research suggests that certain symptoms could be precursors to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

Zenger

France on 'high' alert for bird flu after new cases detected

France raised the risk level of bird flu to 'high' from 'moderate' on Tuesday after new cases of the disease were detected, forcing poultry farms to keep birds indoors to stem the spread of the highly contagious virus.

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The Independent UK

Spike in Covid cases as 1,000 Americans die every week

The US government may be done with Covid, but recent CDC data shows an alarming number of Americans are still dying from the respiratory disease

Guitar World

“Even if there are only a few sounds, I try to play in a way that directly expresses my feelings and touches our hearts”: Boris guitarist Wata is an experimental rock legend – and three decades on, her playing is still impossible to pigeonhole

Wata reveals what inspired the Japanese noise-rock icons to team up with NYC industrial metallers Uniform for an album rich in atmosphere and ambiguity – and how the three guitarists find their own space in the mix

Medical Daily

People Above 50 May Have Accelerated Aging In At Least 1 Organ; A Blood Test Could Detect It

Researchers now say around 18% of healthy adults above the age of 50 face accelerated aging in at least one of their organs.

The Independent UK

A mystery dog illness is surging - here are symptoms to watch for and when to call the vet

Typical first symptom is a cough, which may last for weeks or even months

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Can Diet Soda Consumption Affect Your Liver? Study Says Excessive Intake Linked To Risk Of MASLD

Excessive consumption of diet soda could raise the risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated Steatotic liver disease (MASLD), the most common form of chronic liver disease.

The Independent UK

1,000 Americans are dying every week from Covid, CDC says

The US government may be done with Covid, but recent data shows an alarming number of Americans are still dying from the respiratory disease

Zenger

Feeding Birds: Good For The Soul And Human Well-Being, Says Study

New research explores the positive impact of bird feeding on human well-being and calls for policy considerations.

Inverse

New Aging "Clock" Might Reveal Which Organs Are Declining The Fastest

A new study finds a way of studying organ aging by analyzing distinct organ-specific proteins in the blood.

Dynamite News

Health: Research shows diet has a significant impact on risk of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease rates rise in these countries as they make the nutrition transition to the Western diet. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Importance of regular heart checkups - key to early detection

Indians have a high prevalence of ischaemic heart disease. What is more alarming is that it presents or manifests a decade earlier in Indians compared to our Western counterparts. Main reason for this is high clustering of risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, smoking or other forms of tobacco use, high…

The Independent UK

A fatal dog illness is surging - here are symptoms to watch for and when to call the vet

Typical first symptom is a cough, which may last for weeks or even months

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