science
ARPA-H Commits $160 Million to Custom Gene Editing for Rare Diseases
@statnews reported that ARPA-H will fund seven teams developing personalized gene editing treatments. The biggest nursing strike in Massachusetts history ended amid clashes at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, while the FDA set a November deadline on banning electrical stimulation devices.
Jul 10, 7:55 AM·1m read1 source
StatAudio version
Tap play to generate a narrated version.
Developing·Limited corroboration so far. This page will refresh as more sources emerge.
ARPA-H announced it will spend up to $160 million on custom gene editing treatments for rare diseases, with seven different teams pursuing conditions affecting various organ systems, @statnews reported. The biggest nursing strike in Massachusetts history has ended.
Nurses and hospital officials clashed outside Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on Thursday as hundreds gathered at the entrance and demanded to be let in for their shifts.
A security guard informed union members they could report back Monday because the hospital had hired temporary nurses. The hospital stated all units operated without issue, while nurses stated the emergency department did not respond adequately to a woman suffering a medical emergency outside the hospital.
Governor Maura Healey summoned both sides to the State House on Wednesday for discussions, though the sides still disagree markedly over pay.
The FDA missed a self-imposed deadline in May on a decision whether to ban electrical stimulation devices and has updated its agenda with a new deadline of November, @statnews reported. The Boys Club of New York serves 2,500 boys from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.
