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Takeaways from AP's report on access to gene therapies for rare diseases
The promise of gene therapy looms large for families dealing with rare, genetic disorders. Such treatments offer the possibility of one-time cures. But families and researchers worry such therapies will remain out of reach.
Jun 20, 2024 9:42 PM
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Gene therapy may cure rare diseases. But drugmakers have few incentives, leaving families desperate
Robin Alderman faces an agonizing reality: Gene therapy might cure her son Camden’s rare, inherited immune deficiency. But it’s not available to him.
Jun 20, 2024 9:37 PM
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WHO and Eli Lilly caution patients against falling for fake versions of popular weight-loss drugs
The World Health Organization and drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. are warning people to be wary of fake versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes medicines.
Jun 20, 2024 3:13 PM
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Bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware fails in Senate
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware failed to win approval in the state Senate on Thursday after narrowly clearing the House earlier this year, but it could come back next week.
Jun 20, 2024 3:07 PM
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Head of New Brunswick health network defends big spending on travel nurses
FREDERICTON — The head of New Brunswick's francophone Vitalité Health Network launched a spirited defence Thursday of the organization's spending on travel nurse contracts. Dr.
Jun 20, 2024 2:52 PM
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New York moves to limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kids
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed a bill that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts suggested by a platform's algorithm, a move to limit feeds critics argue are addictive.
Jun 20, 2024 2:25 PM
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Change Healthcare to start notifying customers who had data exposed in cyberattack
Change Healthcare is starting to notify hospitals, insurers and other customers that they may have had patient information exposed in a massive cyberattack .
Jun 20, 2024 2:05 PM
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Victoria police say fatal dog shooting was justified
VICTORIA — Victoria police say they have full confidence in the decision of an officer to shoot and kill a dog that was chasing him.
Jun 20, 2024 1:33 PM
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North Carolina Senate gives initial approval to legalizing medical marijuana
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina got a step closer to legalizing medical marijuana on Thursday when the state Senate gave it its initial approval.
Jun 20, 2024 12:49 PM
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Macron and African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron joined several African leaders on Thursday to kick off a planned $1 billion project to accelerate the rollout of vaccines in Africa , after the coronavirus pandemic exposed gaping inequalities in access t
Jun 20, 2024 9:59 AM
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