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FDA approves the first case of CRISPR Gene editing in Humans

United states of America has its first case of CRISPR mediated medication treatment approved by the nation’s leading healthcare authority, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). What is CRISPR? It is a technology invented to slice and potentially alter genes in the human genome. Putting simply, it is a method of editing genes to alter …

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New Artificial Intelligence tool that “reads” with 99% accuracy in radiology

Scientists identify a new AI tool that can be used in X -rays and other radiological reports that now accurately “reads” for prognosis. Why do we need artificial intelligence when you have human intelligence? The reasons are innumerable ranging from cost effectiveness to high accuracy rates. But specifically in the radiology sector, it is a …

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New Approved drug that keeps the brain healthy

New Drug, New hope. On January 6th, FDA released a statement affirming their approval of a drug called Lecanemab for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Through an accelerated method, this drug was approved as medication for patients with this brain disease as the disease currently has no definitive treatment options. What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s …

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