F.D.A. Approves 2 Sickle Cell Treatments, One Using CRISPR Gene Editing
People with the genetic disease have new opportunities to eliminate their symptoms, but the treatments come with obstacles that limit their reach. NYT > Health
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Medical Group Backs Youth Gender Treatments, but Calls for Research Review
The American Academy of Pediatrics renewed its support of gender care for minors while commissioning a fresh look at the evidence. NYT > Health
Many States Are Trying to Restrict Gender Treatments for Adults, Too
Missouri has imposed sweeping rules to limit health care for trans adults. Other states have banned Medicaid coverage or introduced bills outlawing care for young adults. NYT > Health
WHO criticizes wealthy nations for hoarding Covid treatments and vaccines, saying it’s prolonging pandemic
The U.S., which has fully immunized 53% of its population, has already administered booster shots to more than 1.3 million people. International: Top News And Analysis
Treatments Your Healthcare Provider Might Recommend for Severe Illness
This page provides a broad overview of therapies that are currently recommended for COVID-19 treatment. The FDA can issue emergency use authorizations (EUAs) to allow healthcare providers to use products that are not yet approved,…
New data offer insights on COVID treatments for people with cancer
by Tom Wilemon Newly released data on treatment outcomes of people with cancer diagnosed with COVID-19 reveal a racial disparity in access to Remdesivir, an antiviral drug that has been shown to shorten hospital…