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NHS to offer 'groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy

Sickle cell gene-editing therapy to be available on the NHS for £1.65m, promising a potential cure for patients.

fromwww.bbc.com

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Woman's eyesight saved by cutting-edge test after mystery infection

A breakthrough metagenomics test diagnosed a rare bacterial infection, saving a doctor's eyesight after years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment.

fromwww.bbc.com

2 months ago

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NHS to offer 'groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy

Sickle cell gene-editing therapy to be available on the NHS for £1.65m, promising a potential cure for patients.

fromwww.bbc.com

1 day ago

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Woman's eyesight saved by cutting-edge test after mystery infection

A breakthrough metagenomics test diagnosed a rare bacterial infection, saving a doctor's eyesight after years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment.

'A little miracle': First baby born in UK to woman with transplanted womb

First UK baby born from a donated womb transplant, marking a significant medical achievement.

Luke O'Neill: Are we seeing the beginning of the end for the devastating disease that is Alzheimer's?

A new drug called Kisunla has been approved by the FDA to treat early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

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fromwww.npr.org

2 months ago

His genes forecast Alzheimer's. His brain had other plans.

Doug Whitney, despite having a gene mutation linked to early-onset Alzheimer's, has shown no symptoms at 75 years old.

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fromIndependent

9 months ago

Luke O'Neill: Are we seeing the beginning of the end for the devastating disease that is Alzheimer's?

A new drug called Kisunla has been approved by the FDA to treat early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

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fromwww.npr.org

2 months ago

His genes forecast Alzheimer's. His brain had other plans.

Doug Whitney, despite having a gene mutation linked to early-onset Alzheimer's, has shown no symptoms at 75 years old.

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Cancer breakthrough as scientists discover 'switch', reverse disease

A scientific breakthrough allows the reversal of cancer cells, potentially leading to less toxic treatment options.

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

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New cervical cancer treatment regime cuts risk of dying from disease by 40%'

New treatment for cervical cancer reduces risk of dying by 40%, marking a significant breakthrough in the last 25 years of medical research.

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fromMail Online

2 months ago

Cancer breakthrough as scientists discover 'switch', reverse disease

A scientific breakthrough allows the reversal of cancer cells, potentially leading to less toxic treatment options.

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fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

New cervical cancer treatment regime cuts risk of dying from disease by 40%'

New treatment for cervical cancer reduces risk of dying by 40%, marking a significant breakthrough in the last 25 years of medical research.

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fromNew York Post

2 months ago

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Scarlett Johansson's first 'Jurassic World Rebirth' trailer is finally here

The new 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' film combines action and science with a mission centered on rescuing endangered dinosaurs for medical advancements.

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fromwww.theguardian.com

11 months ago

Trial results for new lung cancer drug are off the charts', say doctors

A new drug, lorlatinib, has shown unprecedented success in stopping lung cancer progression, leading to a longer survival rate compared to standard treatment.

fromwww.theguardian.com

5 months ago

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Graphene-chip implant in UK trial could transform brain tumour surgery

The new graphene brain chip could revolutionize brain tumor surgery by accurately distinguishing cancerous from healthy cells.

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fromwww.theguardian.com

11 months ago

Trial results for new lung cancer drug are off the charts', say doctors

A new drug, lorlatinib, has shown unprecedented success in stopping lung cancer progression, leading to a longer survival rate compared to standard treatment.

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fromwww.theguardian.com

5 months ago

Graphene-chip implant in UK trial could transform brain tumour surgery

The new graphene brain chip could revolutionize brain tumor surgery by accurately distinguishing cancerous from healthy cells.

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fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

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Joy review warm and intensely English portrayal of the birth of IVF

The article provides a poignant view of the challenges and triumphs leading to the birth of the first test-tube baby.

Diabetes took over her life, until a stem cell therapy freed her

Amanda Smith no longer needs insulin after receiving lab-grown islet cell transplants for type 1 diabetes, marking a significant medical breakthrough.

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fromMail Online

6 months ago

Scientists discover 'pause button' for human life

Scientists have developed a technique to pause human embryo growth, potentially enhancing IVF success by allowing for better assessment before implantation.

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fromWashington Post

8 months ago

Diabetes took over her life, until a stem cell therapy freed her

Amanda Smith no longer needs insulin after receiving lab-grown islet cell transplants for type 1 diabetes, marking a significant medical breakthrough.

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fromMail Online

6 months ago

Scientists discover 'pause button' for human life

Scientists have developed a technique to pause human embryo growth, potentially enhancing IVF success by allowing for better assessment before implantation.

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fromwww.theguardian.com

8 months ago

Scientists hail smart' insulin that responds to changing blood sugar levels in real time

A groundbreaking glucose-responsive insulin could transform type 1 diabetes treatment, offering real-time response to blood sugar levels and potentially reducing insulin injections to only once a week.

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fromwww.bbc.com

11 months ago