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Researchers turn to CRISPR to unlock one of the trickiest diseases to treat: Alzheimer’s

STAT

When the genome-editing tool CRISPR is thought of as a potential medicine, the targets that first come to mind are diseases like sickle cell or other conditions caused by particular mutations. Use CRISPR to fix that mutation, the idea goes, and you can treat the disease. But a pair of abstracts being presented Sunday at a medical conference highlight how, just a decade after CRISPR’s debut, researchers are deploying the tool at diseases with more complicated roots that go beyond genetics.

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First Wave faces choppy waters with cystic fibrosis drug

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First Wave faces choppy waters with cystic fibrosis drug Phil.

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STAT+: Argenx antibody drug significantly slows progression of nerve disorder that robs patients of muscle strength

STAT

Belgian drugmaker Argenx said Monday that its antibody treatment called Vyvgart significantly delayed the progression of an autoimmune nerve disorder that causes people to lose feeling and muscle strength in the arms and legs. The positive outcome — a 61% reduction in the risk of relapse compared to a placebo — achieved the main goal of a Phase 3 clinical trial designed to demonstrate Vyvgart’s benefit for patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, or C

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Lilly bulks up in obesity with $1.93bn Versanis buy

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Lilly bulks up in obesity with $1.93bn Versanis buy Phil.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Boost Productivity and Eliminate Waste in Raw Material ID

BioPharm

Webinar Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 11:00 AM EDT

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Addressing Diversity in Patient Recruitment for Clinical Research

PharmExec

Webinar Date/Time: Tue, Aug 29, 2023 10:00 AM EDT

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CancerX: Reducing Burden and Disparities in Cancer Care

PharmExec

Webinar Date/Time: Thu, Aug 17, 2023 10:00 AM EDT

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