Monthly Archives: November 2023

Blood test could predict the severity of depression in adolescents

Illustration of microRNA Science Photo Library / Alamy Adolescents with depression have higher levels of certain molecules in their blood than those without the condition. The finding could help identify teenagers who are more susceptible to depression, and lead to earlier interventions for them. Depression is the most common mental illness worldwide, and adolescents are […]

To Datrix EUR10 million for project on AI for healthcare

(Alliance News) – Datrix Spa announced Thursday that it has been awarded a major European call for proposals – Horizon Europe – in the area of AI for healthcare. The research project is called “Better,” an acronym for Better Real-World Health-Data Distributed Analytics Research Platform, and aims to create a user-friendly platform that physicians in […]

Inflammatix concludes acute infection and sepsis test system development

Share this article TriVerity is intended to be used for patients with suspected acute infection and sepsis in emergency department settings. Credit: Inflammatix. Inflammatix has concluded the technical development for its TriVerity Acute Infection and Sepsis Test System, which comprises the Myrna instrument and the TriVerity cartridge. TriVerity is designed for use in emergency department […]

Blood disorder breakthrough as world-first gene therapy given green light

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email The UK’s medicines regulator has authorised a world-first gene therapy as a potential cure for two inherited blood disorders. The treatment, Casgevy, for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, is the first […]

UK medicines regulator approves gene therapy for two blood disorders

The UK’s medicines regulator has authorised the use of a world-first gene therapy as a potential cure for two inherited blood disorders. The treatment, Casgevy, for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, is the first to be licensed that uses the gene-editing tool known as Crispr, whose inventors were awarded the Nobel prize in 2020. […]

Biomea Fusion Abstract

Biomea Fusion Abstract “BMF-219: A Novel Therapeutic Agent to Reestablish Functional Beta Cells and Provide Long-term Glycemic Control” Selected as One of Six Oral Presentations at 21st World Congress Insulin Resistance, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease News Home Thursday, November 16, 2023 08:30 AM | GlobeNewswire via QuoteMedia Mentioned in this article Biomea Fusion Abstract “BMF-219: […]

UK authorises gene therapy for blood disorders in world first

Companies CRISPR Therapeutics AG Follow Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc Follow LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Britain has authorised a gene therapy that aims to cure sickle-cell disease and another type of inherited blood disorder for patients aged 12 and over, the country’s medical regulator said on Thursday, becoming the first in the world to do so. […]

Research published on how common female disease affects the heart

Local medical experts have an innovative theory on the connection between the most common endocrine disease in women of reproductive age and their increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which they tested through animal experiments. The research was published by world-leading journal Circulation, offering important evidence for new intervention measures on cardiovascular disease in young women, […]

Casgevy: UK approves gene-editing drug for blood disorders

SPL By Fergus Walsh Medical editor In a world first, medical regulators in the UK have approved a gene therapy that aims to cure two blood disorders. The treatment for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia is the first to be licensed using the gene-editing tool known as Crispr, for which its discoverers were awarded […]

Badges battle in blood drive

In a display of unity and selflessness, the Fort Cavazos community recently witnessed a showdown that went beyond the typical rivalry between fire and police departments. The second annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, a friendly competition between Fort Cavazos Fire/Emergency Medical Services and Police/Security, unfolded to benefit the Armed Services Blood Program. “The […]