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FDA approves KRESLADI, first CIRM‑backed gene‑editing therapy
The FDA cleared KRESLADI, a gene‑editing treatment from Rocket Pharmaceuticals for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency‑I in children, eliminating the need for a bone‑marrow donor. It is the first product directly funded by California’s Institute for Regenerative Medicine to receive approval.
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By the numbers: Syneron Bio raises $150M Series B
In 2024 more than 2.3 million Americans chose dental veneers, a 40% surge from five years earlier. Veneers combine cosmetic transformation with a protective seal that can preserve enamel and stave off costly restorative work such as crowns, which typically cost $800‑$1,500. Modern porcelain veneers last 15‑20 years, resist stains, and require only minimal enamel removal, making them a conservative alternative to full‑coverage crowns. Proper placement, digital imaging, and diligent after‑care are essential to maximize longevity and functional benefits.
Royal Philips has launched IntraSight Plus, an FDA‑cleared and CE‑marked interventional cardiology platform that unifies intravascular ultrasound, iFR/FFR physiology, and angiographic imaging on a single screen. The system promises up to 47% reduction in procedure time by streamlining data entry...
The Milan Longevity Summit 2026, held May 20‑23 at Allianz MiCo, convenes leaders across finance, AI, agri‑food, urban design and more to re‑engineer systems for an aging world. Using the One Health framework, the event treats human longevity as intertwined...
Pixee Medical has secured a European CE mark for its Knee+ NexSight augmented‑reality platform, enabling the first EU total knee arthroplasty procedures using the technology. The system projects a voice‑controlled virtual overlay during surgery, delivering robotic‑level precision without a robot,...
Ventura Securities has initiated coverage on Park Medi World Ltd (PMWL) with a Buy rating and a $3.4 target price, suggesting roughly 38% upside over the next two years. The hospital chain, listed at $2.0 per share, leverages a capital‑efficient...
Ionis Pharmaceuticals received FDA acceptance of its new drug application for zilganersen and a priority‑review designation for treating Alexander disease, with a PDUFA target action date of September 22, 2026. The Phase III trial enrolled 54 patients aged 1.5 to 53...
In this episode, attorney Harrison James explains how the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), originally aimed at organized crime, is being used in a landmark civil class action against Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly over the diabetes drug Actos....
French imaging contrast agent maker Guerbet is confronting a severe FDA warning after inspectors found significant good manufacturing practice violations at its Raleigh, North Carolina plant. The citation has already depressed Americas revenue by 4% year‑over‑year and reduced MRI‑related sales,...
Harish Rana, a 31‑year‑old Indian man who had been in a coma since a 2013 balcony fall, died at AIIMS after the Supreme Court authorized the removal of his life‑support machines. The decision marks India’s first court‑approved instance of passive...
A Los Angeles woman, Sophia Shaklian, was sentenced to 35 months in federal prison for orchestrating a Medicare fraud scheme that siphoned more than $14 million through fake diagnostic imaging and hospice services. She owned multiple sham providers and submitted fraudulent...
European medtech firms are scrambling to meet the heightened evidence demands of the EU MDR, IVDR, AI Act and the European Health Data Space. Over half plan to optimise data collection, yet only a third have adopted core digital trial...
The Irish Dental Council disclosed that an unregistered dentist was providing X‑ray treatments from the sitting‑room of a Dublin apartment, exposing a loophole in the Dentists Act 1985 that prevents regulation of non‑licensed practices. The council reported it could not act...
OpenEvidence and DoxGPT are offering free, AI‑driven literature‑review tools for physicians, funded by advertising. The model shifts costs from doctors to pharma, potentially lowering barriers compared with subscription services like UpToDate, which charge $550 per physician annually. Clear separation and...
Georgia’s "Pathways to Coverage" Medicaid reform, launched in July 2023, aimed to expand coverage for low‑income workers but enrolled only 8,077 of the 240,000 eligible. The program’s private‑contractor‑run IT platform, built by Deloitte for $528 million, generated frequent form changes and...
Home‑based care providers are under intense reimbursement pressure, inflation and staffing shortages, prompting a sharp focus on efficiency. Well Care Health, a 700‑employee provider serving 5,000 daily patients across North and South Carolina, warns that cost‑cutting initiatives, especially AI‑driven ones,...
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have demonstrated that a single dose of interferon‑gamma can “train” human macrophages to more effectively kill drug‑resistant bacteria such as MRSA and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The IFN‑γ‑trained cells undergo epigenetic reprogramming, rely on glutamine metabolism, and...
Cornell researchers have unveiled the microscale optoelectronic tetherless electrode (MOTE), a neural implant barely larger than a grain of salt. The 300 µm‑by‑70 µm device wirelessly transmits brain‑wave data via infrared light and has demonstrated chronic operation in awake mice for more...
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have repurposed the FDA‑approved cancer drug doxorubicin to combat drug‑resistant herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV‑1). Using their AI‑driven platform HerpDock, they identified doxorubicin’s ability to block the PI3K‑AKT‑mTOR pathway that the virus exploits,...
Since Lyme Disease is suddenly getting more attention than usual: Hi! I’m a researcher and scientist getting my PhD in Immunology, Infection and Epidemiology. I’ve been studying tick feeding and Lyme Disease for over 5 years now looking for an anti-tick...
Maternal mortality in the United States reached 649 deaths in 2024, a slight decline from 669 in 2023 but still far above historical norms. The surge is driven by two intertwined crises: 2.2 million women of child‑bearing age live in maternity‑care...
CMS announced the Accelerating State Pediatric Innovation Readiness and Effectiveness (ASPIRE) Model, a ten‑year voluntary initiative for up to five states to improve whole‑person care for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries up to age 21. The model places accountability for quality...
A neurosurgeon in Santiago performed a remote robotic thrombectomy on a stroke patient at The Panama Clinic, restoring cerebral blood flow within minutes. The breakthrough, part of XCath’s Operation Robo Angel study, demonstrates how AI‑enabled robotics can overcome geographic barriers...
A little‑known group, Harakat Ashab al‑Yamin al‑Islamia, said it torched four Jewish charity ambulances in London’s Golders Green, warning of further attacks on U.S. and Israeli interests. Police are investigating the arson and a broader wave of antisemitic incidents across Europe,...
Kermit Gosnell, the former West Philadelphia abortion provider convicted of murdering three newborns and a patient, died on March 1 at age 85 while incarcerated at State Correctional Institution‑Smithfield. His death revives discussion over clinic oversight, the abortion‑rights fight and the legacy...
Consumer groups and regulators warned that data from millions of smartwatches, period‑tracking apps and smart rings is being sold to advertisers and could be subpoenaed in criminal cases. The scrutiny comes as the U.S. smart‑ring market hits 2.6 million units in...
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Lenz Therapeutics reported a Q4 loss of $1.16 per share on $1.6 million in revenue, far below analysts' expectations of a $0.90 loss on $3.1 million. The miss sent the biotech’s shares down 11.2% as investors reacted to higher SG&A costs and...
The article outlines BioCentury’s cookie policy, detailing the categories of cookies used on its website—strictly necessary, functional, marketing, advertising, and analytics. Each type is described in terms of purpose, activation status, and impact on user experience. The policy emphasizes that...
University of Pennsylvania bioengineers have created a redesigned lipid nanoparticle, aroLNP, that delivers at least ten‑fold less mRNA to the liver while preserving lymph‑node uptake. The breakthrough could lower the dose needed for effective vaccination and expand mRNA therapeutics.
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Wayne General Hospital in rural Mississippi has adopted Eko Health’s AI‑powered digital stethoscope, allowing clinicians to detect cardiac conditions such as atrial fibrillation, low ejection fraction and valvular disease in real time. The AI engine combines auscultation with ECG data...
AHIP President and CEO Mike Tuffin told a Washington briefing that affordability is the organization’s top priority as hospital, drug and specialty care costs outpace wages and inflation. He blamed hospital consolidation and drug‑maker patent thickets for rising premiums and...
Sexual Health Victoria (SHV) has launched the statewide "Unusual Discharge?" campaign to confront a sharp rise in sexually transmissible infections. Gonorrhoea cases have jumped 52% and chlamydia exceeds 22,000 diagnoses in the past year, while only 16% of Australians have...
AbbVie has secured a multi‑year deal to become Major League Baseball’s Official Pharmaceutical Partner beginning with the 2026 season, extending its Striking Out Cancer initiative league‑wide. The program will donate $20 for every strikeout, up to $1 million per season, with...
Intelligent and miniaturized drug delivery devices (IMDDDs) combine biotechnology, AI, electronics, and novel materials to provide precise, programmable drug release inside the body. These platforms integrate real-time sensing with adaptive control, enabling dose adjustments based on biomarkers such as glucose...
New Lancet Public Health research models a 20% tax on unhealthy foods in Australia. The model predicts 212,000 premature deaths avoided and about A$14.9 bn (≈ $9.8 bn USD) saved in health‑care costs. If the tax revenue funds fruit and vegetable subsidies, prices could...
Social media influencers are promoting full‑body MRI scans, AMH fertility tests, and testosterone panels, prompting a surge in consumer demand for these pricey examinations. Medical authorities warn that these tests often detect incidental findings or provide misleading information, leading to...
The Federal Trade Commission and CVS Caremark have reached a settlement that resolves all claims alleging the pharmacy‑benefit manager inflated insulin prices through anticompetitive rebate practices. Court filings on March 23 indicate the agreement ends the FTC’s lawsuit in its...
New Zealand has unveiled a National Diabetes Roadmap that uses smart technologies and digital health tools to overhaul prevention, diagnosis, and management of diabetes. The plan addresses an estimated 348,000 New Zealanders with diabetes, especially high‑risk Māori, Pacific and South Asian groups,...
Mark Farrah Associates (MFA) has released its 2025 health‑plan data through the Health Coverage Portal™. The portal aggregates statutory financial statements from the NAIC and California DMHC, offering enrollment, market‑share, revenue, expense, and loss‑ratio metrics for individual, group, ASO and...
Dr. Robert Malone, appointed vice‑chair of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., resigned abruptly after a federal judge ruled the panel’s advisers lacked the expertise to issue vaccine guidance. The court order placed ACIP in...
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A recent Rock Health survey of 8,000 U.S. adults shows that one in three consumers have turned to AI chatbots for health information, a usage rate that has doubled over the past year. ChatGPT dominates the market with a 23%...
Artesia General Hospital in rural New Mexico has integrated Microsoft’s Dragon Copilot AI scribe into its TruBridge electronic health record. Physicians report noticeably faster clinical documentation compared with legacy dictation tools, freeing up time for patient interaction. The hospital cites...
A two‑year longitudinal MRI study of 62 bipolar disorder patients and 62 healthy controls tracked gray matter volume in the right exterior cerebellum. Patients who did not experience new manic or depressive episodes showed significant cerebellar volume loss, while those...
A New York private‑equity firm bought a 181‑bed skilled nursing facility in South Carolina, planning to lease it to a regional operator. A New Jersey‑based operator acquired a 120‑bed Florida facility and a 100‑bed Mississippi property, both with high occupancy...
Telehealth has become essential for rural nursing homes, a fact underscored by the recent government shutdown that exposed reliance on temporary waivers. Operators like Care Initiatives use virtual platforms for psychiatry, therapy, and after‑hours care, while advocacy groups push the...
The Canadian Union of Public Employees’ Lead Table for long‑term care workers in Nova Scotia announced a bargaining impasse after the provincial government presented the same contract proposal for the fifth time. Union leaders called the offer unfair and said...
Approximately 2% of the nation’s 6,093 hospitals have earned Magnet designation five times or more, placing 136 facilities in an elite group. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has recognized 657 hospitals worldwide, with 136 achieving five or more designations and...
Peter Thompson has been appointed vice president of revenue cycle management business support at UF Health in Gainesville, Florida. He previously served as vice president of client services at BuoyFi, a medical‑debt‑management firm, and as executive vice president of business...
