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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Needle-free blood tests offer painless solution for squeamish patients

Needle-free devices like TAP enable painless at-home blood collection, improving access for patients with difficult veins and reducing the distress of repeated blood draws.
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fromNews Center
1 month ago
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Timely Pain Treatment Linked to Reduced Hospitalizations for Children with Sickle Cell Disease - News Center

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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Photos: World Sickle Cell Day celebration held in Oakland's DeFremery Park

World Sickle Cell Day highlights the urgent need for awareness and support for sickle cell disease amidst recent federal funding cuts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

UK sickle cell patients get worse care than sufferers of similar disorders'

Sickle cell disease treatment lags behind other genetic disorders due to inadequate investment and care disparities.
fromNews Center
1 month ago
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Timely Pain Treatment Linked to Reduced Hospitalizations for Children with Sickle Cell Disease - News Center

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fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Doctors at Cedars-Sinai develop AI-powered mental health 'robot' therapist

"Hi, and welcome. My name is Xaia, and I'm your mental health ally. How can I help?" The virtual reality experience provided comfort and relief for users.
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fromFast Company
5 months ago

These breakthrough gene therapies cost millions of dollars. Is a mortgage model the secret to paying for them?

Insurers' refusal to cover innovative gene therapies for conditions like sickle cell disease jeopardizes patient access, necessitating creative financing solutions.
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