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A U.S. National Institutes of Health oversight panel will no longer review all applications for gene therapy experiments

NIH Panel Will No Longer Review Gene Therapy Experiments

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FDA will now assess gene therapy experiments and products as it does with other treatments, drugs
Broad-based genomic sequencing does not improve survival compared to routine genetic testing among patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer

Broad Genetic Testing for NSCLC May Not Improve Survival

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Compared with routine genetic testing, no improvement seen in unadjusted mortality rate
Offering cell-free DNA screening followed by invasive testing in the case of positive results does not result in a significant reduction in miscarriage among women with pregnancies at high risk of trisomy 21

cfDNA Screening First for Trisomy 21 Doesn’t Cut Miscarriage Rate

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Invasive testing if positive for trisomy 21 on cfDNA screen compared with immediate invasive testing
An ancient gene that protects elephants against cancer has been pinpointed and could lead to new ways to treat cancer in people

Ancient Gene Protects Elephants From Cancer

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The LIF6 gene destroys cells with damaged DNA
There are six broad factors that can affect inclusion within health care organizations

6 Factors Related to Inclusion in Health Care Workplace ID’d

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Presence of discrimination, the silent witness, effectiveness of leadership can help assess inclusion
Even with access to specialized forensic evidence collection

Many Sexual Assault Victims Don’t Complete Evidence Kits

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Even fewer sexual assault victims seen in emergency departments release evidence to police
Most women with postmenopausal bleeding will not be diagnosed with endometrial cancer

Most Postmenopausal Bleeding Not Associated With Cancer

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Most women with endometrial CA have bleeding, but risk of CA among those with bleeding just 9 percent
Many children of mothers with evidence of confirmed or possible Zika virus infection during pregnancy do not undergo all recommended evaluations

Neurodevelopmental Anomalies, Birth Defects Linked to Zika ID’d

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Many children born to mothers with Zika infection don't undergo all recommended assessments
Consolidating electronic health records and practice management software allows practices to save time and money

Four Pros to Integrating EHR, Practice Management Software

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Consolidating software allows practices to save time and money, make fewer mistakes, protect privacy
A $289 million award against Monsanto in a case linking its Roundup week killer to terminal cancer in a former school groundskeeper may lead to similar judgments against the company

Jury Awards $289 Million in Case Linking Roundup to Man’s Cancer

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Case could set a precedent for other lawsuits against Monsanto, the manufacturer of Roundup