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Medicine
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

The scientists whose work led to a game-changing therapy for sickle cell disease worry those most vulnerable can't access it

Gene therapies for sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia show promise by enabling production of healthy hemoglobin, potentially curing patients.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I have stage four cancer there will be no cure, but death isn't necessarily imminent: this is how it feels to live in the long middle

Stage four lung cancer transforms breath into a finite currency, dictating daily life and relationships amidst medical advancements that extend survival.
Public health
fromAxios
9 months ago

RFK Jr.'s vaccine pullback stokes fears of lost medical breakthroughs

Divesting from mRNA technology jeopardizes significant advancements in medicine and threatens global competitiveness.
Cancer
fromBuzzFeed
11 months ago

Trump Is Waging A New Kind Of War. It Could Put Your Family In Danger.

Federal funding is crucial for cancer research and treatment advancements.
Recent cuts to funding threaten future cancer care and patient hope.
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