On Thursday, an FDA advisory panel gave the green light for a therapy that could improve the vision of people who have a rare genetic disorder called Leber's congenital amaurosis (LCA). CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula weighs in.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/why-fdas-approval-of-genetic-therapy-is-such-a-big-deal/
Thursday, October 12, 2017
An experimental gene therapy is getting results for a rare form of blindness
An experimental treatment for a certain cause of blindness is a step closer to approval. An FDA advisory panel approved the therapy, which can improve the vision of people with a rare genetic disorder. Errol Barnett has more.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/an-experimental-gene-therapy-is-getting-results-for-a-rare-form-of-blindness/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/an-experimental-gene-therapy-is-getting-results-for-a-rare-form-of-blindness/
Why FDA's approval of a gene therapy to treat form of blindness is such a big deal
An FDA advisory panel gave the green light for a therapy that can improve the vision of people with a rare genetic disorder called Leber's congenital amaurosis (LCA)
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-fda-approval-of-a-gene-therapy-to-treat-form-of-blindess-is-such-a-big-deal/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-fda-approval-of-a-gene-therapy-to-treat-form-of-blindess-is-such-a-big-deal/
Endometrial Cancer Screening Research: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdYGclae65E
Female Uninary Incontinence: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UdwR5T9-ys
Fertility Preservation Program: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rI8qX2MrBQ
Functional Neurological Disorders: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_m3lqLE7BI
Genomics - Dawn of a New Era: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vwP6aru0o8
Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-jchIEjOJg
Hospital uses music therapy to help cancer patients
Doctors say music helps cancer patients stay positive and relaxed before and during treatment
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mount-sinai-beth-israel-music-therapy-help-cancer-patients-nyc/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mount-sinai-beth-israel-music-therapy-help-cancer-patients-nyc/
Are you drinking enough water?
"It's the most basic thing, yet it runs the most complicated machine, our bodies," says Dr. David Dupree
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/water-healthy-retirement-gsk/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/water-healthy-retirement-gsk/
Healthy Summer Grilling: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMseBz18mo0
FDA reviews gene therapy to treat form of blindness
If approved, it would be the first gene therapy in the U.S. for an inherited disease
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-advisers-review-gene-therapy-to-treat-form-of-blindness/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-advisers-review-gene-therapy-to-treat-form-of-blindness/
Trump Signs Order Some Say Will Strangle Obamacare
Move allows younger, healthier workers to find cheaper-but-skimpier plans elsewhere, experts say
From: https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20171012/trump-signs-order-some-say-could-undermine-obamacare?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Healthy Living Program: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl3EV0OcHCU
Grand Rounds: The battle against breast cancer
In our new medical series, Grand Rounds, we take a look at breast cancer – a disease that will affect one in eight women in their lifetime
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/grand-rounds-where-do-we-stand-in-the-battle-against-breast-cancer/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/grand-rounds-where-do-we-stand-in-the-battle-against-breast-cancer/
Megan Wasson, D.O., Mayo Clinic, Gynecologic Surgery
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5GZEjgR4PI
Trouble with dairy? This specialty milk says it has the answer
a2 Milk is pure cow's milk but it lacks the A1 proteins found in regular milk; its makers say that makes it easier to digest
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/special-a2-milk-says-its-easier-on-stomach/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/special-a2-milk-says-its-easier-on-stomach/
FDA finalizes guidance on the prohibition of distributing free samples of tobacco products
Silver Spring, Md.—The Food and Drug Administration announced Oct. 11 that it has finalized guidance on the prohibition of distributing free samples of tobacco products.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/fda-finalizes-guidance-on-the-prohibition-of-distributing-free-samples-of-tobacco-products
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/fda-finalizes-guidance-on-the-prohibition-of-distributing-free-samples-of-tobacco-products
Social media webinar scheduled for Nov. 9 to help dentists market their practices
Dentists might have a winning personality, but if they aren’t posting on social media channels, they could be missing out on recruiting more patients into their chairs.
That is why the ADA is hosting a webinar Nov. 9 from 2-3 p.m. on how dentists can use social media such as Facebook and Snapchat to market their practices.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/social-media-webinar-scheduled-for-nov-9-will-help-dentists-market-their-practices
That is why the ADA is hosting a webinar Nov. 9 from 2-3 p.m. on how dentists can use social media such as Facebook and Snapchat to market their practices.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/social-media-webinar-scheduled-for-nov-9-will-help-dentists-market-their-practices
HPI dental market webinar set for Nov. 1
The ADA Health Policy Institute will host “The State of the Dental Care Market” webinar at 11 a.m. CDT on Nov. 1.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/the-ada-health-policy-institute-will-host-the-state-of-the-dental-care-market-webinar
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/the-ada-health-policy-institute-will-host-the-state-of-the-dental-care-market-webinar
You’re going to be eating crickets, so just get over it
The Aspire Food Group thinks insects could help address food sustainability and insecurity, and it's using tech to make that happen
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/youre-going-to-be-eating-crickets-so-just-get-over-it/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/youre-going-to-be-eating-crickets-so-just-get-over-it/
Light Therapy May Help Some With Bipolar Disorder
Study found an hour in front of a light box helped ease depressive symptoms
From: https://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/news/20171012/light-therapy-may-help-some-with-bipolar-disorder?src=RSS_PUBLIC
FDA Considers Gene Therapy for Rare Eye Disease
If approved, it would be only the 2nd gene therapy OK'd in the United States
From: https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/news/20171012/fda-panel-considers-gene-therapy-for-rare-eye-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Puerto Rico investigates post-hurricane disease outbreak
So far 10 people have come down with suspected cases of leptospirosis, a disease spread by animals' urine, and four people have died
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/puerto-rico-hurricane-maria-disease-outbreak-leptospirosis/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/puerto-rico-hurricane-maria-disease-outbreak-leptospirosis/
Lymphedema Risk Study: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKRqkr5RnJM
Mayo Microbiome Program: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P3xGqYETSM
Heart Transplant Program: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIiW9exOf2w
High Intensity Training and Aging: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p9Bz65UIFs
What the Nose Knows May Affect Your Brain Health
Researchers say the inability to identify certain smells could signal future brain disease.
From: https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20171011/what-the-nose-knows-may-affect-your-brain-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC
WHO: Call to Action on AMR - Video message from WHO Director-General Dr Tedros
From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQMviPR_ff4
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijcAnAePWdI
Your Robot Masseuse Will See You Now
Device developers say it offers professional quality and cost savings
From: https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news/20171012/your-robot-masseuse-will-see-you-now?src=RSS_PUBLIC
While New Moms Cook and Clean, New Dads Play
Study shows men enjoy twice as much leisure time on weekends as their wives do
From: https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20171012/while-new-moms-cook-and-clean-new-dads-play?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Breast Screenings Still Best for Early Detection
Newer treatments, early diagnoses are improving outcomes for women with the disease, experts say
From: https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20171012/breast-screenings-still-best-for-early-detection?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Stroke Risk Factors Are Rising
More people survive these brain attacks, but the health problems that cause stroke aren't going away
From: https://www.webmd.com/stroke/news/20171011/stroke-risk-factors-are-rising?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Hypnosis in Clinical Setting: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUuSeIXMQKU
Increased Soccer Injuries and Concussions: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lBzYhcbJDY
Ineffective Flu Vaccine: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cijToaM0ZM
Grand Rounds: The battle against breast cancer
In the first installment of our new medical series, Grand Rounds, we look at breast cancer -- a disease that will affect one in eight women in their lifetime. Cancer expert and head of University of Southern California's Westside Cancer Center Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest technology, treatments and research on the disease.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/grand-rounds-the-battle-against-breast-cancer/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/grand-rounds-the-battle-against-breast-cancer/
Kids and Depression: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b4VOygrZ74
Kids and Screen Time: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1KaT2vmRY8
Liver Transplant and Organ Donation: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guV2fPWwYoA
A2 Milk draws consumer praise, dairy industry skepticism
A special type of milk first developed in Australia is quickly catching on in the U.S. The makers of a2 Milk claim it's easier on the stomach than regular milk. It contains only A2 protein while regular milk has both A1 and A2 proteins. People who find regular milk hard to digest say this is good news. Don Dahler reports.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/a2-milk-draws-consumer-praise-dairy-industry-skepticism/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/a2-milk-draws-consumer-praise-dairy-industry-skepticism/
Expedited Breast Cancer Treatment: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3DFiEX-5EM
Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_kdBPzLsMc
Obesity and Increased Cancer Risk: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By3FxLam2Yw
Trump aims to boost lower-premium health insurance plans
Trump will try to put his own stamp on health care with a new executive order on Thursday
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-aims-to-boost-lower-premium-health-insurance-plans-in-health-care-executive-order/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-aims-to-boost-lower-premium-health-insurance-plans-in-health-care-executive-order/
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros appoints Cook Islands’ Elizabeth Iro as WHO’s Chief Nursing Officer
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros appoints Cook Islands’ Elizabeth Iro as WHO’s Chief Nursing Officer
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2017/chief-nursing-officer/en/index.html
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2017/chief-nursing-officer/en/index.html
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