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The Latest: Official says scientific self-regulation failed The Latest on a scientist's claim to have made the world's first gene-edited babies (all times local):. 1:25 p.m.. A leader of an international conference on gene editing says the work of a scientist who claims to have helped make the world's first ...
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The Latest: Official Says Scientific Self-Regulation Failed A leader of a conference on gene editing says the work of a scientist who claims to have helped make gene-edited babies showed a failure of self-regulation among the scientific community.
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US doctor warns against backlash to gene-edited baby claim Feng Zhang, center, an institute member of Harvard and MIT's Broad Institute, reacts to reporters on the issue of world's first genetically edited babies after the Human Genome Editing Conference in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018.
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Chinese researcher behind genetically edited babies is now under investigation and suspended without pay The Chinese researcher who claims to have led the creation of the world's first genetically edited human babies, has been suspended without pay since February.
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Outrage and investigations arise after a Chinese scientist's gene-edited babies claim HONG KONG - Scientists and bioethics experts reacted with shock, anger and alarm Monday to a Chinese researcher's claim that he helped make the world's first genetically edited babies.
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2018 World AIDS Day: Then and now SANTA FE - From helpless darkness to hopeful light, the annual World AIDS Day events held throughout the globe on Dec. 1 for the past 30 years are morphing before our very eyes from somber remembrances into celebrations of positive possibilities for ...
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There are now 6 cases of mysterious 'polio-like' disease in NJ, CDC says The number of people with a mysterious polio-like illness that can weaken muscles and cause paralysis has increased to 116 -- including six confirmed cases in New Jersey, federal officials said.
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AFM: CDC confirms 10 more cases of polio-like illness in one week The number of confirmed cases of the mysterious polio-like illness are climbing fast. In one week, 10 new cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) were confirmed by the CDC.
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Man's 'beer belly' turns out to be 77-pound cancerous tumor It seemed that each pound was going straight to his gut. Hector Hernandez said he has always been "a big guy," so he did not notice a problem until a couple of years ago, when his arms and legs started getting smaller, while his stomach was getting bigger.
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3 Babies Die After Bacterial Outbreak At Newark Hospital: DOH Newark Mayor: "An overhaul of the quality of care and the leadership of University Hospital is urgently needed." By Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff | Nov 27, 2018 1:00 pm ET | Updated Nov 27, 2018 2:52 pm ET ...
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University Hospital Newark Faces New Scrutiny Following Infant Deaths Four premature babies in the facility's NICU became infected with an anitibiotic-resistant bacterium; three died, including two during the week of Thanksgiving.
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This man was teased for his 'beer belly.' It turned out to be a 77-pound cancerous tumor. Warning: This story contains a graphic image of a 77-pound tumor. It seemed that each pound was going straight to his gut. Hector Hernandez said he has always been "a big guy," so he did not notice a problem until a couple years ago when his arms and ...
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Protestors claim nurse fired after refusing flu shot on religious grounds ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The debate over vaccinations has led to a protest outside Mercy Hospital South. Demonstrators walked along the public sidewalk on Kennerly Road to protest the hospital's policy requiring employees to get flu shots.
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Court orders Essex County to provide methadone to inmate A federal judge has ordered the Essex County House of Correction to provide methadone to a prospective inmate who relies on the medication to treat his opioid addiction, saying that denying the treatment can violate both the Americans with Disabilities ...
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Scabies Outbreak Strikes Big Island Hospital Officials say an outbreak of scabies has been confirmed at a Big Island hospital, affecting a number of employees. Nov. 28, 2018, at 12:29 a.m.. Scabies Outbreak Strikes Big Island Hospital. Share. ×. Share on Facebook · Post on Twitter · Post to ...
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Scientists ate Lego heads to see how long it'd take to poop them out Pediatricians have to deal with all kinds of interesting situations in their daily work with children, and kids eating random objects is one of them.
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The Government's Foolish War on Vaping E-cigarettes let people get a hit of nicotine without burning tobacco. Avoiding burning tobacco is the single greatest preventative health measure human beings can take, given the diseases conventional cigarettes cause.
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New program reaching out to HIV/AIDS patients in the area People didn't want to hug her. They didn't want to visit her home. Nor did they want her in their own homes, recalls Joetta Stewart, coordinator for the Todd County Health Department's new thRED program, which serves people who are HIV-positive.
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Judge: Jail must provide man with opioid addiction meds A Massachusetts jail must provide methadone to a man recovering from opioid addiction, a federal judge in Boston has ordered. U.S.
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Eastern Europe has fastest-growing HIV infection rate worldwide: report Eastern Europe has a disproportionately high rate of HIV/AIDS diagnosis and is the fastest-growing HIV epidemic in the world, global health officials said on Tuesday.
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HIV diagnoses at all-time high in Eastern Europe, report says (CNN) The HIV epidemic in Europe is still growing at an alarming rate, particularly in Eastern Europe, according to a new report. The number of new HIV diagnoses in the region continued to rise in 2017, but the pace of the increase is slowing ...
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Scabies outbreak strikes Big Island hospital Officials say an outbreak of scabies has been confirmed at a Big Island hospital, affecting a number of employees. Officials with the Kona Community Hospital say the outbreak of the skin disease caused by parasitic mites was officially identified last ...
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Freeze-Dried Polio Vaccine Could Spell the End of Disease USC researchers have developed a polio vaccine that doesn't require refrigeration, meaning it could someday be used all over the world to deliver the final blow to this longtime foe.
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Meningitis case ruled out at Foxborough charter school A potential case of meningitis at a charter school in Foxborough has been ruled out, school officials said Tuesday. The Foxborough Regional Charter School was alerted Monday by a parent that their child may have the disease, Superintendent Dr.
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Judge: Jail must provide man with opioid addiction meds BOSTON - A Massachusetts jail must provide methadone to a man recovering from opioid addiction, a federal judge in Boston has ordered.
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Freeze-Dried Vaccine May Help Rid World of Polio TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- A freeze-dried polio vaccine that could be used in locations without refrigeration might help doctors conquer the disease, researchers report.
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A couple found dead together in bed hugging, reportedly died from a drug overdose One night they came home from a party, Michelle wished her parents good night and they went to bed. But what happened next would leave their family and friends distraught.
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Rare Form of Blood Cancer Linked to Certain Type of Breast Implants Used by Thousands of Women A flood of new cases of a rare blood cancer among women with breast implants is raising concerns about the safety of breast enhancements.
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Study: Younger Minnesotans more likely to be hospitalized for diabetes ST. PAUL - Young adults with diabetes are struggling to manage their blood sugar levels, putting them at greater risk of ending up in the hospital than older adults, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
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New clinical practice guidelines for managing venous thromboembolism released Venous thromboembolism (VTE), a term referring to blood clots in the veins, is a highly prevalent and far-reaching public health problem that can cause disability and death.
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Rapid Test Kits Market by Applications in Different Industry 2018-2025 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Rapid Test Kits Market report benefits the businesses to well understand market opportunities and clear serious business policies.
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Middle-aged adults with lung disease may have greater risk of dementia later in life Middle-aged adults with lung disease may be at greater risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment later in life, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care ...
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Home videos of children can be scored to diagnose autism Short home videos can be used to diagnose autism in children, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.
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Tramadol's long-term use should not be taken lightly Dear Dr. Roach • I just read your column regarding concerns about taking tramadol long term for arthritis pain. I am a 74-year-old female, and I take one or two 50-mg tablets a day, depending on my pain level.
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Autism rate now 1 in 40 US kids, study finds How many American children have autism? The U.S. government answers that question at least three different ways and says the latest estimate - 1 in 40 kids - doesn't necessarily mean the numbers are rising.
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Reliance on "YouTube Medicine" May Be Dangerous for Those Concerned About Prostate Cancer NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The most popular YouTube videos on prostate cancer often offer misleading or biased medical information that poses potential health risks to patients, an analysis of the social media platform shows.
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New Alzheimer's vaccine could cut dementia cases in half. Here's what you need to know By Sydney Chapman, Deseret News. The devastating effects of dementia may be less of a problem in the near future, a recent study suggests.
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NHS to look into deaths of 100000 mental health patients a year The NHS is to start investigating the deaths of more than 100,0000 mental health patients a year in a drive to cut the number of fatalities linked to poor care.
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Intermittent Fasting Is No More Effective Than a Regular Diet, Study Says Intermittent fasting, where people eat for just a few hours a day and fast for the rest, is hotter than ever - but does it actually work?
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6 Doctors Swallowed and Pooped Lego Minifigures So You Don't Have To Earlier this year, six pediatric scientists decapitated six Lego minifigures, then swallowed the heads. The researchers did this to answer a simple, scientific question: How long does it take to poop a brick?
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Here's How Long It'd Take You to Poop a Lego Pediatricians in the UK have finally answered one of life's grand riddles: Just how long would it take for a Lego toy accidentally swallowed by someone to gracefully make its way back out?
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