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TCL1A Protein Identified as Predictor of Blinatumomab Response in Relapsed B-ALL

(MedPage Today) -- A study presented at the American Society of Hematology annual meeting identified TCL1A as a potential predictive biomarker for blinatumomab (Blincyto) response in relapsed pediatr

FDA releases long-awaited guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for all skin tones

The FDA released long-awaited guidance proposing how manufacturers should test and label pulse oximeters

Insulin Beats Oral Alternatives for Gestational Diabetes Outcome

(MedPage Today) -- Oral glucose-lowering medications weren't up to snuff with insulin for gestational diabetes, a randomized clinical trial found. Among 820 individuals, 23.

A Ballerina Prized for Her Musicality Deals With Hearing Loss

Sara Mearns, the New York City Ballet principal, announced her 10-year struggle on Instagram. She tested out her new hearing aids in “The Nutcracker.

What to know about a controversial new study on fluoride and IQ

Critics of a new study on water fluoridation and IQ are questioning its data and methodology.

Sugary Drinks Linked to Global Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease

A new study assesses the effects of sugar-laden beverages on global health, with higher rates of consumption found in Latin America and parts of Africa.

Hooray! A new year gift from Elon Musk | Brief letters

Musk v Farage | Big ego meltdown | Surgery by phone | Bored of the Rings | Weighty NHS mattersFor the past six months, “things can only get better” had seemed a redundant hope.

FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Including Tissue Biopsies in Clinical Trials

The FDA issued draft guidance that, when finalized, will provide recommendations for including tissue biopsies as part of clinical trials evaluating investigational medical products and/or that are co

Japanese Woman Who Was the World's Oldest Person at 116 Has Died

(MedPage Today) -- Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday. She was 116.

FDA Proposes Framework to Advance Credibility of AI Models Used for Drug and Biological Product Submissions

The FDA issued draft guidance to provide recommendations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) intended to support a regulatory decision about a drug or biological product’s safety, effectivene

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