Health
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Vertex’s CRISPR sickle cell treatment faces a costly bottleneck
Vertex executives had warned that the rollout of Casgevy, their groundbreaking curative treatment for sickle cell disease, would be slow.…
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Particle pollution from wildfire smoke tied to 24,100 U.S. deaths annually
The dangers of chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires in the United States have been highlighted in a recent study…
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New PBM law could lead to direct sales between employers, drugmakersNew PBM law could open door to direct sales between employers, drugmakers
The recent pharmacy benefit manager reforms signed into law by President Trump have the potential to revolutionize the way employers…
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Mushrooms, pregnancy, diabetes, suburbs: Morning Rounds
The latest news in the health and medicine world is full of interesting developments and findings. Let’s dive into the…
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BPC-157: The peptide with big claims and scant evidence
Despite the lack of human data, interest in BPC-157 has surged. A search for the term on Google Trends shows…
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Plastic surgeons society says gender-affirming surgeries not for minors
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has recently released a statement recommending that gender-affirming surgeries for transgender and nonbinary…
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New Mexico warns against drinking raw milk after newborn dies from listeria
In a tragic incident in New Mexico, an infant has passed away from listeria, leading the state’s health department to…
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Measles, ICE, Minnesota, Texas: Morning Rounds
The recent sightings of coyotes trotting across the frozen Charles River have sparked interest and concern in the community. While…
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Fear of ICE is casting a chill across health care, doctors say
The story of a patient in labor who had never seen a doctor before her delivery, resulting in a stillbirth,…
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Dextrocardia: Catherine O’Hara death highlights rare heart condition
The recent passing of Catherine O’Hara, known for her iconic roles in “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek,” has brought attention…
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