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Teen’s leukemia goes into remission after experimental gene-editing therapy
Source: Science Researchers altered the DNA of donor T cells to help attack girl’s cancer.
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Revised clinical trial form for Alzheimer’s antibody warned of fatal brain bleeds
Source: Science Eisai strengthened caution on taking blood thinners with its experimental drug.
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Classroom assistance: the scientists turning the tools of their trade to education
Source: Nature A small but growing number of scientific faculty positions are focusing on the science of teaching.
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No one’s quite sure how to fix pulse oximeters. The FDA asked this lab to find answers
Source: STAT News In the search for how to fix pulse oximeters, FDA regulators have turned to a single small lab in San Francisco whose visionary founder helped develop modern blood monitoring tools.
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Is my study useless? Why researchers need methodological review boards
Source: Nature Making researchers account for their methods before data collection is a long-overdue step.
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More Money for Pell Grants, Research
Source: Inside Higher Ed Federal budget boosts maximum Pell Grant and funding for student success grant programs. Colleges and universities also are set to receive more than $1.5 billion for projects in earmarks.
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Healthcare AI – 2023 Health IT Predictions
Source: Healthcare IT Today As we head into 2023, we wanted to kick off the new year with a series of 2023 Health IT predictions. We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses.
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NIH advances landmark recommendations on disability inclusion and anti-ableism
Source: STAT News Given its size and influence, the NIH has a remarkable opportunity to spark disability equity and inclusion within the scientific ecosystem.
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10 Key Medtech Themes for 2023
Source: MedCity News The combination of rapid developments in novel healthcare technology and heightened demand for integrated tech-enabled care has continued to fuel innovation in the medtech industry.
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10 clinical trials to watch in the first half of 2023
Source: Biopharma Dive Highly anticipated study results are expected in Alzheimer’s, obesity and Huntington’s, while a pair of high-priced acquisitions could be put to the test.
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US funding for science to increase all around
Source: Chemical & Engineering News Just before leaving for the holidays, the US Congress wrapped up negotiations on a massive $1.7 trillion spending bill (HR 2617) that funds the federal government for the remainder of fiscal 2023.
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