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Genetic editing innovations curing diseases; implants that make people superhuman; government investments that make healthcare more affordable—this page covers the trends and news that will guide the future of healthcare.
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Research tests a novel neurobiological model of how the brain acts as a psi (e.telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, or mind-matter interactions) inhibitor and concludes that the frontal lobes of the brain act as a filter to inhibit humans' innate psi abilities. Newswise — Psi is a phenomenon that includes telepathy (mind-mind connections), clairvoyance (perception of distant objects or events), precognition (perception of future events), and mind-matter interactions (psychokinesis).
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https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/gene-therapies-sickle-cell-disease-approved-us-105499849
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Regulators on Friday approved two gene therapies for sickle cell disease that doctors hope can cure the painful, inherited blood disorder that afflicts mostly Black people in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration said the one-time treatments can be used for patients 12 and older with severe...
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https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240111/Groundbreaking-study-uncovers-hundreds-of-genetic-markers-linked-to-insulin-resistance.aspx
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In a recent study published in the journal Nature Genetics, researchers carried out a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of triglyceride (TG):high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) ratios among 402,398 European people in the United Kingdom Biobank (UKBB).
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Study: Comprehensive genetic...
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https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/news/lawmakers-urge-federal-officials-to-update-guidance-banking-cannabis/
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Lawmakers sent a letter to federal officials Nov. 14 requesting that they update "out-of-date" guidance on providing banking tools to cannabis business owners convicted of past cannabis-related crimes. The letter, sent by a group of 20 Democratic members of the House and Senate to the U.S....
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https://www.healio.com/news/allergy-asthma/20240418/quality-of-life-improves-with-sublingual-immunotherapy-for-patients-with-allergic-rhinitis
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https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-scientists-potential-treatment-approaches-polycystic.html
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Researchers have shown that dangerous cysts, which form over time in polycystic kidney disease (PKD), can be prevented by a single normal copy of a defective gene. This means the potential exists that scientists could one day tailor a gene therapy to...
Researchers have shown that dangerous cysts, which form over time in polycystic kidney disease (PKD), can be prevented by a single normal copy of a defective gene. This means the potential exists that scientists could one day tailor a gene therapy to...
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https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/what-kind-artificial-intelligence-technological-development-trend-can-we-expect-2024-1722517
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The environment we combat at the end of 2023 is increasingly uncertain amidst geo-political tensions and economic fragility, but fresh approaches and ideas born of technology and innovation continue to emerge, constructed to both enrich and enhance the way we live and potentially help respond to...
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https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/german-firm-miltenyi-biotec-opens-office-plans-cell-and-gene-therapy-coe/article67892762.ece
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German firm Miltenyi Biotec on Tuesday announced the launch of operations in India with the opening of an office in Hyderabad and further plans to invest in a first-of-its-kind Cell and Gene Therapy centre of excellence for Indian academia and industry. Scientists, researchers, industry experts and clinicians can get classroom to hands-on training on cell and gene therapy (CGT) approaches, from proof of concept to pre-clinical / clinical development and commercialisation, at the CoE.
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https://www.classiccitynews.com/post/georgia-cannabis-program-updated-for-2024
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What is the process? Step 1. Visit MMJ.com to schedule the online appointment.Step 2. Speak with the medical doctor by telephone call or webcam. The doctor will then submit the certification directly to the state program.Step 3. Wait for the medical marijuana program to call you by telephone to...
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Scientists continue to discover better programmable gene editing techniques that enable more targeted therapies.
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https://interestingengineering.com/orbital-deliveries-outer-space
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A U.S.-based startup co-founded by an ex-SpaceX intern wants to make payloads rain down from Earth's orbit.
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https://peerj.com/articles/15235/
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Vultures are obligate scavengers, birds of prey that provide several ecological services such as nutrient recycling or avoiding soil contamination by carcass feeding, which help to reduce the spread of diseases in their habitats (Ogada, Keesing & Virani, 2012; Chung et al., 2015;...
Vultures are obligate scavengers, birds of prey that provide several ecological services such as nutrient recycling or avoiding soil contamination by carcass feeding, which help to reduce the spread of diseases in their habitats (Ogada, Keesing & Virani, 2012; Chung et al., 2015;...
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1. IntroductionBreast cancer (BC) has the highest global incidence in women [1]. Up to 16% of women worldwide die every year from causes related to this disease [2]. Similarly to other types of cancer, BC is a genetic disease characterized by the presence of genomic alterations [3] that can be...
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-future-brain/202312/breakthrough-interface-enables-ai-chatgpt-access-using-thoughts
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Why type on a computer keyboard when you can use your thoughts to interact with ChatGPT? What sounds like futuristic science-fiction is possible today thanks to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) that power brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies. On Wednesday,...
Why type on a computer keyboard when you can use your thoughts to interact with ChatGPT? What sounds like futuristic science-fiction is possible today thanks to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) that power brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies. On Wednesday,...
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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-39888-2?code=7050a751-3d20-43dc-95ae-fc477ecdfdb6&error=cookies_not_supported
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Ethics The animal study was approved by the IACUC at Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Inc. (San Carlos, CA). Protocol numbers ICA #1996, ANS #2300 and IAC #2312, ANS #2578. Silicon membrane fabrication Silicon nanopore membranes (SNM) were produced using microelectromechanical systems...
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolynschwaar/2023/10/01/nfls-safest-helmets-absorb-impact-with-3d-printing-instead-of-foam/
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Helmet maker Vicis took the top five spots on the NFL's safest helmet test ranking in 2023.Vicis
San Francisco 49er defensive end Nick Bosa's helmet is unremarkable from the outside. On the inside, though, are pads custom 3D-printed to the shape of his head that are shown to reduce impact injury...
San Francisco 49er defensive end Nick Bosa's helmet is unremarkable from the outside. On the inside, though, are pads custom 3D-printed to the shape of his head that are shown to reduce impact injury...
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https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/671689/pinoys-average-lifespan-will-rise-to-74-in-2040-but-phl-will-drop-in-global-rankings-study/story/
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Life expectancy in 2040 is set to rise at least a little in all nations but the rankings will change dramatically, with Spain taking the top spot while China and the United States trade places, researchers said Wednesday.
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Health insurers can benefit from blockchain technology’s transparency, anonymity, and security.
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Judith Collins said a gene editing ban will be binned under National. Photo / NZMENational promises to end an effective ban on gene editing (GE) and genetic modification (GM) if the party wins the 2023 election.The party's science, innovation, and technology spokeswoman Judith Collins announced a...
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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-024-01608-4?code=7955396d-8e9e-4cbb-b8c6-b6048d39a8b9&error=cookies_not_supported
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Laird, A. R. Large, open datasets for human connectomics research: considerations for reproducible and responsible data use. NeuroImage 244, 118579 (2021).Article
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Bailey, Z. D. et al. Structural racism and health inequities in the USA: evidence and interventions....
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Bailey, Z. D. et al. Structural racism and health inequities in the USA: evidence and interventions....
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https://www.bryanfagan.com/blog/2023/october/the-role-of-medical-marijuana-in-pain-management/
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Medical marijuana, often referred to as medical cannabis, is a natural alternative that's been making waves in healthcare discussions. It's not just a plant; it's a potential lifeline for individuals dealing with various health conditions. So, what exactly is medical marijuana, and why does it...
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