‘Very little yield’: has genetically targeted medicine really made us healthier?
Billions were sunk into the Human Genome Project and the promise of precision treatments personalised to the individual. Now many believe the money might have been better spent on public health interventionsAfter spending 13 years and $2.7bn, theHuman Genome Project announced in 2003 that it had successfully mapped our DNA, paving the way for a new era of medicine that would deliver “the right treatment, for the right patient, at the right time”.The UK ’s then health secretary, John Reid, welcomed the news by echoing a popular belief at the time. “Genetics promises a more personalised approach to healthcare,” he ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 9, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Ned Carter Miles Tags: Health Genetics Human Genome Project Science Biology Cancer Drugs Environment Pharmaceuticals industry Society Source Type: news

Elon Musk Slams PETA After Controversial Article Resurfaces: ' Having A Bowl Of Cereal Means You ' re Racist '
Elon Musk has criticized PETA following the resurfacing of a controversial article by the animal rights organization, which suggested a link between consuming dairy and racism. What Happened: On Friday, Musk targeted People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, after an old article,…#elonmusk #twitter #whitesupremacists #europeans #african #peta #netizens #ingridnewkirk
Source: Reuters: Health - September 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Why CymaBay, With 159% Growth This Year, Just Surged For A Second Day Running
Shares of CBAY stock surged for a second day Friday as analysts compared CymaBay Therapeutics' (CBAY) experimental liver-disease treatment to rivals from Intercept Pharmaceuticals (ICPT) and Genfit (GNFT). The company tested its drug in patients with primary biliary cholangitis, a chronic…#cbay #cymabaytherapeutics #cymabay #intercept #ocaliva #genfit #leerinkpartners #thomassmith #bullishly #notably
Source: Reuters: Health - September 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Michigan Resolution: Veterans Across US Should Have Access To Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Michigan lawmakers have passed a bicameral resolution approved by the state’s House in June and by the Senate on Sept. 6 urging Congress, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the VA to prioritize research and funding on “non-technology treatment options” for servicemembers and veterans with…#michigan #departmentofdefense #benadlin #marijuanamoment #armedservices #resolution5 #jenniferconlin #ferndale #detroit #annarbor
Source: Reuters: Health - September 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

These bestselling Amazon products make organizing your bathroom easy
It’s easy to misplace something in your bathroom especially when you have cabinets filled with skin care products and drawers stuffed with toothpaste, shampoo, hair dryers and more. Having an organized bathroom can help set the tone for how your day starts and ends and even help you speed up your…#carolinesolomon #amazon # #jamiehord #countertop #hooks #nancymeck #meckorganizing #underthe #lazysusans
Source: Reuters: Health - September 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Combo Anesthesia During Retinal Laser Treatment Reduced Pain Perception
(MedPage Today) -- Combined topical and subconjunctival anesthesia reduced pain perception and treatment interruptions in diabetes patients undergoing panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) compared with topical anesthesia alone, according to a small...
Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology - September 8, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Adaptive Treatment Aids Smoking Cessation Adaptive Treatment Aids Smoking Cessation
Adaptive pharmacotherapy is a common strategy across many medical conditions, but its use in smoking cessation treatments involving skin patches has not been examined.MDedge News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pulmonary Medicine News Source Type: news

CEUS underused in the U.S., experts say
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is underutilized in the U.S., which ma...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: CEUS with perfluorobutane improves HCC diagnosis CEUS improves O-RADS diagnostic performance Multimodality ultrasound risk model outperforms TI-RADS ABUS, CEUS could help predict breast cancer treatment response CEUS can rule out small bowel ischemia
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - September 8, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Meta-Analysis Points to Most Effective Topical Treatments for Atopic Dermatitis
(MedPage Today) -- Pimecrolimus, tacrolimus, and moderate-potency topical corticosteroids (TCS) are the most effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. High-certainty evidence showed...
Source: MedPage Today Allergy - September 8, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news

LD/CD Infusion Improves & quot;ON & quot; Time, Outcomes in Parkinson ' s LD/CD Infusion Improves & quot;ON & quot; Time, Outcomes in Parkinson ' s
Offering levodopa/carbidopa as a 24-hour continuous subcutaneous infusion could help to improve treatment on times and motor experiences of daily living compared with oral preparations.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - September 8, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Endogenous Cushing ’s Syndrome: Developing Drugs for Treatment
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - September 8, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Pharmacological Management of Orofacial Pain
Published:26 August 2023Drugs (2023)AbstractOrofacial pain is a category of complex disorders, including musculoskeletal, neuropathic and neurovascular disorders, that greatly affect the quality of life of the patient. These disorders are within the fields of dentistry and medicine and management can be challenging, requiring a referral to an orofacial pain specialist, essential for adequate evaluation, diagnosis, and care. Management is specific to the diagnosis and a treatment plan is developed with diverse pharmacological and non-pharmacological modalities. The pharmacological management of orofacial ...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - September 8, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Immediate Testosterone Therapy Curbs Gender Dysphoria in Transgender Adults
(MedPage Today) -- Testosterone therapy significantly reduced gender dysphoria, depression, and suicidality among transgender and gender-diverse adults seeking masculinization compared with no treatment, a randomized trial showed. Among 64 participants...
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - September 8, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

ISCT 2023: LDCT plus AI effectively spots pediatric lung conditions
Low-dose chest CT combined with AI is effective for identifying pulmonary arteriovenou...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: IMV: CTA and LDCT procedures show five-year growth trend AI spots large vessel occlusions, predicts patient outcome Photon-counting CT improves image quality of coronary CTA CT angio offers late thrombectomy option to stroke patients CTA shows how statin treatment changes coronary plaque
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - September 8, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Hair Turns Gray Due to Stuck Stem Cells
Hair-coloring stem cells must swing back and forth between their maturity states to give hair its color.
Source: The Scientist - September 8, 2023 Category: Science Tags: The Literature Magazine Issue Source Type: news

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