Saturday, December 9, 2017

Scott Walker moves forward with plan to drug test food stamp users

Wisconsin would become the first state to drug test able-bodied adults applying for food stamps

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/scott-walker-moves-forward-with-plan-drug-test-food-stamp-users/

Gene Therapy May Be Cure for 'Bubble Boy' Disease

But after decades of research, doctors now believe they have created a cure for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).



From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20171209/gene-therapy-may-be-cure-for-bubble-boy-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A 2nd Gene Therapy Breakthrough Against Hemophilia

Coming just days after reports of a gene therapy that pushed the bleeding disorder hemophilia B into remission, new research suggests the same could be true for adults with the "A" form of the disease.



From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20171209/a-2nd-gene-therapy-breakthrough-against-hemophilia?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Morning Rounds: Opioids after surgery, new cancer gene test

Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Los Angeles to discuss a survey about post-surgery opioid use, a new cancer test that could help doctors and patients make more informed decisions, and a revolutionary treatment for eye injuries.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/morning-rounds-opioids-after-surgery-new-cancer-gene-test/