Tag: FDA
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Live Updates: US Government Shutdown Stalls Federal Services
What happened and why the shutdown began The United States government entered a full shutdown at midnight after Democratic and Republican leaders failed to agree on a short-term funding bill. The stalemate came as top lawmakers and President Donald Trump could not bridge the gap over funding and policy terms, leaving the nation facing a…
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Huntington’s Disease Gene Therapy: Promise Amid Unanswered Questions
New Hope in Huntington’s Disease Gene Therapy A European biotech company, uniQure, has released preliminary results from an experimental gene therapy (AMT-130) aimed at Huntington’s disease. The data suggest the therapy could slow disease progression by about 75% over three years in patients receiving the highest dose. The treatment is delivered directly into the brain…
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Apple Watch erhält FDA-Zulassung zur Bluthochdruckerkennung
Apple Watch revolutioniert die Gesundheitsüberwachung Die neue Apple Watch hat die Gesundheitsüberwachung auf ein neues Niveau gebracht, indem sie jetzt in der Lage ist, Bluthochdruck zu erkennen. Diese bahnbrechende Funktion wurde Anfang September während der letzten Produktvorstellung von Apple angekündigt und hat bereits die Genehmigung der FDA (Food and Drug Administration) erhalten. Was bedeutet die…