Working with a line of colon cancer cells, Korean researchers figured out a way to throw a few genetic switches to cause the cells to revert back to a healthy state. The technique could have major implications in the way we approach cancer treatment.
GOP senators seem to be embracing the potential for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS, despite his controversial views on vaccines and pro-abortion record. Kennedy was initially thought to have a difficult path to confirmation, but after meeting with some two dozen senators this week, many seemed ready to look past his political baggage and focus on areas of shared interest.
A string of healthcare bankruptcies has ignited a wave of public fury at financial dealmakers in the industry, prompting lawmakers in state houses around the country to draft tough new curbs. The would-be crackdown is fizzling.
Pennsylvania is easing some requirements for drug and alcohol treatment providers with a goal of “expanding access to more Pennsylvanians and meeting them where they are.” Gov. Josh Shapiro announced this week that the state’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs will allow treatment providers to apply for a telehealth-only license, which effectively eliminates the need for a physical location.
Different types of cancer have distinct molecular “fingerprints” that can be identified in the early stages of the disease with remarkable accuracy. Small, portable scanners can detect these fingerprints within just a few hours, according to a study published today in Molecular Cell.
The market for these devices could be substantial. Spinal cord injury affects over 15 million people globally, including more than 300,000 in the United States. These injuries can dramatically impact a person’s quality of life, and rehabilitative therapy is often a patient’s only option. In recent years, electrical stimulation has emerged as a promising tool to provide relief and restore function with a small zap. The gains are often modest, though, which is why Candy Tefertiller, a neurological rehabilitation clinician in Colorado, was thrilled with the results from the ARC-EX.