Several advocacy groups are pushing senior members of Congress to support stock ban legislation.

A network of digital advocates blasted Land Transportation Office chief Assistant Secretary Teofilo Guadiz III after he bared that he is considering the scrapping of its online portal. Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo said that his failure to address the long-time problem of fixers in LTO should be blamed for the licensure mess. “LTO […]

Treatments involve adding a new gene, or using CRISPR to edit one.

Budget 2023 The health sector has been allocated Rs 89,155 crore in the Union Budget 2023-24, a hike of around 13 per cent over Rs 79,145 crore allocated in 2022-23, with the government also announcing a mission to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by 2047.

(marketscreener.com) BEACON Trial of BEAM-101 in Sickle Cell Disease Ongoing with Data from Multiple Patients Expected in 2024; Expansion Phase Initiation Expected in 2023 First Patient Dosing in BEAM-201 Trial in Patients with T-ALL/T-LL Expected by Mid-2023 Regulatory Submissions Planned for BEAM-301 by Late 2023/Early 2024 and BEAM-302 in Early 2024 ...https//www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/BEAM-THERAPEUTICS-INC-102685993/news/Beam-Therapeutics-Reports-Progress-Across-Base-Editing-Portfolio-and-Outlines-Key-Anticipated-Milest-42691061/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20230109

The demand for blood to treat sickle cell disease has risen by over two thirds in the last five years, a report suggests. 

The 'Antebellum' star and musical force on white saviors, Black critics, and self-advocacy.

Lisa Marie Presley passed away on Thursday at the age of 54.

(marketscreener.com) Dosed second patient with EDIT-301 in the Phase 1/2 RUBY trial for sickle cell disease On track to announce initial preliminary clinical data from RUBY trial by year-end Completed cell editing and currently scheduling first patient dosing with EDIT-301 in Phase 1/2 EDITHAL trial for TDT Company to provide a clinical update on the Phase 1/2...https//www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/EDITAS-MEDICINE-INC-26123639/news/Editas-Medicine-Announces-Third-Quarter-2022-Results-and-Business-Updates-42175871/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20221102

The demand for blood to treat sickle cell disease has risen by over two thirds in the last five years, a report suggests. 

The demand for blood to treat sickle cell disease has risen by over two thirds in the last five years, a report suggests. 

BEACON – New York Blood Center will be holding a blood drive at Beacon High School on Wednesday, November 9 from 730 a.m. to 600 p.m. in honor of Paris Moore. The public is encouraged to attend this drive after 230 p.m. if they are able. Paris graduated from Beacon High School in 2018. He was born with […]

Blood donations are now needed every day to treat people with sickle cell disease.

Commentary Curing HIV and sickle cell disease with gene-based therapy falls short if vulnerable populations in Africa are excluded.

People are drawing connections between Gates’s vast farmlands and climate change advocacy.

Alex Enumah in Abuja A civil group, the Incorporated Trustees of Advocacy for Societal Rights Advancement and Development Initiative (ASRADI), has called  for the investigation and subsequent prosecution of the President-elect, Asiwaju

The demand for blood to treat sickle cell disease has risen by over two thirds in the last five years, a report suggests. 

The demand for blood to treat sickle cell disease has risen by over two thirds in the last five years, a report suggests. 

Demand is at record levels for blood to help people with the disease that mostly affects black people.

Escucha Mi Voz Iowa helped West Liberty become the country’s first city to start distributing $600 pandemic relief checks to farm and meatpacking workers.On Jan. 2, the Iowa City community organization helped distribute more than $150,000 in $600 direct cash payments to Congolese, Burmese, and Hispanic farm and food workers. This money was part of U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program fund.The program aims to provide $600 to qualifying grocery, farm, and meatpacking workers for expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The relief money is...

The MTV Video Music Awards got a little creative trying to put on a somewhat live awards show from New York City in the middle of a pandemic. Sunday's show included performances with mask-wearing...

The demand for blood to treat sickle cell disease has risen by over two thirds in the last five years, a report suggests. 

The demand for blood to treat sickle cell disease has risen by over two thirds in the last five years, a report suggests. 

The demand for blood to treat sickle cell disease has risen by over two thirds in the last five years, a report suggests. 

The demand for blood to treat sickle cell disease has risen by over two thirds in the last five years, a report suggests. 

He will begin fighting in the mixed martial arts league this year.

Demand for blood donations to treat the disease has risen by 67 per cent over the past five years

An informational table with different resources for domestic violence survivors is displayed in the Sexual Assault and Prevention office at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 1, 2022. The JBLE SAPR Program actively commits to the safety and well-being of all Airmen and their families, through safety planning, advocacy and crisis support for victims of domestic/intimate partner abuse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)

(marketscreener.com) Acquisition brings leading sickle cell disease portfolio and pipeline to Pfizer with potential to address critical needs in an underserved patient communityhttps//www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/PFIZER-INC-23365019/news/Pfizer-Completes-Acquisition-of-Global-Blood-Therapeutics-41933646/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20221005

(marketscreener.com) ― Selected 12mg as the dose for next cohort in the Phase 1b trial of FTX-6058 in sickle cell disease ― ― Presented 96-week data from the Phase 2 ReDUX4 trial open label extension study at World Muscle Society conference ― ― Completed equity raise of approximately $80.8 million in net proceeds; Updated cash...https//www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/FULCRUM-THERAPEUTICS-INC-62037838/news/Fulcrum-Therapeutics-Announces-Recent-Business-Highlights-and-Third-Quarter-2022-Financial-Results-42240611/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20221108

(marketscreener.com) 2021 Annual Report Fueledby Connections A leader in the field of cellular metabolism pioneering therapies for genetically defined diseases Dianaba, Sickle Cell Disease Ryan,...https//www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/AGIOS-PHARMACEUTICALS-IN-13709228/news/Agios-Pharmaceuticals-View-the-2021-Annual-Report-42514875/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20221209

(marketscreener.com) Dima, Tristan, & Stephanie LIVING WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE Corporate Effectiveness Addressing ESG & Long-term Sustainability April...https//www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/EDITAS-MEDICINE-INC-26123639/news/Editas-Medicine-Corporate-Effectiveness-Report-April-2023-43496530/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20230414

(marketscreener.com) BEACON Trial of BEAM-101 in Sickle Cell Disease Ongoing with Data from Multiple Patients Expected in 2024; Expansion Phase Initiation Expected in 2023 First Patient Dosing in BEAM-201 Trial in Patients with T-ALL/T-LL Expected by Mid-2023 Regulatory Submissions Planned for BEAM-301 by Late 2023/Early 2024 and BEAM-302 in Early 2024 North...https//www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/BEAM-THERAPEUTICS-INC-102685993/news/Beam-Therapeutics-Reports-Progress-Across-Base-Editing-Portfolio-and-Outlines-Key-Anticipated-Milest-42691060/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20230109

Though Domestic Violence Awareness Month has come and gone, the topic of domestic abuse does not stay within the confines of a singular month. In October 1987, DVAM was first observed as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on related issues while also raising awareness. The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) at Joint Base Langley-Eustis has many resources for survivors to seek assistance for their specific needs; one resource is the domestic abuse victim advocate (DAVA).

Advocacy group Reporters Without Borders said at least 127 journalists are currently detained.

Labor and advocacy groups want Joe Biden to get rid of Trump holdover Andrew Saul.

A liberal judicial advocacy group is downplaying its influence over the highest court.

With the mission of honoring Native American heritage and supporting indigenous people by responsibly growing, sourcing, producing, and providing the high quality CBD products in order to offer healthy lifestyle choices, and natural, alternative wellness solutions, Cannidigenous is truly a one of a kind purpose driven company.  Founder and owner Rob Pero is the real […]The post Canndigenous Quality Hemp with Advocacy at the Core appeared first on The Weed Blog.

The demand for blood to treat sickle cell disease has risen by over two thirds in the last five years, a report suggests. 

(marketscreener.com) Company Receives First Major Purchase Order in Saudi ArabiaTORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. , a leader in sickle cell disease treatment, announced today that it has been issued a Registration Certificate from the Registration Committee for Pharmaceutical Companies & their Products of the Qatar...https//www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/EMMAUS-LIFE-SCIENCES-INC-120797573/news/Emmaus-Life-Sciences-Receives-Endari-Marketing-Authorization-from-the-Qatar-Ministry-of-Public-Heal-42345524/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20221117

Companies investigate how therapies including Crispr might treat a debilitating genetic disease

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Trump's mixed signals on the vaccines in the early stages of the pandemic produced a "lingering effect" among Americans.

A network of digital advocates lashed back at Motorcycle taxi company Move It for claiming that its operation is independent from its mother company. Digital Pinoys national campaigner said that it is unbelievable that a company who owns another will let it operate on its own. “Why would anyone purchase a company and relinquish control […]

Hundreds of activists from different Palestinian and Jewish advocacy groups demonstrated against far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s visit to Washington D.C., on Sunday, Israeli media reported. According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, protesters gathered [...]The post Palestinian, Jewish Advocacy Groups Protest Smotrich’s Meeting in Washington (VIDEO) appeared first on Palestine Chronicle.

Two people with beta thalassaemia and one with sickle cell disease no longer need blood transfusions after their blood stem cells were gene edited and put back in their bodies

San Jose, California–(Newsfile Corp. – December 14, 2022) – Wearing custom cleats designed by Sickle Cell 101, scoring a game-changing touchdown, and winning the AFC Special Teams Player Of The Week, all while advocating for sickle cell—that’s Cleveland Browns’ wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones courageously supporting sickle cell for the third year in a row through […]

Some people who have long lived with the disease say they worry about living as a healthy person, while others worry about the obstacles to getting treatment.

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Jill Biden' s advocacy for curing cancer didn't start with her son's death in 2015 from brain cancer. It began decades earlier, long before she came into the national spotlight, and could now be further energized by her own brush with a common form of skin cancer.