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Gene therapy leads to improved quality of life in patients with sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia

American Society of Hematology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

(WASHINGTON — August 27, 2025) – Treatment with exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel) led to robust and sustained improvements in quality of life for patients with severe sickle cell disease (SCD) or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia, according to two studies published in Blood Advances.

Journal: Blood Advances

Unmasking inflammatory bowel disease in nigeria: a multicenter cross-sectional analysis of clinico-pathological and endoscopic findings

Xia & He Publishing Inc.
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition with significant health implications worldwide. In Nigeria, data on its prevalence and characteristics are limited, highlighting the need for comprehensive studies to better understand its epidemiology and clinical features in the region. This study aimed to assess the clinical presentation, endoscopic findings, and management challenges of IBD among patients undergoing colonoscopy in Nigeria.

Journal: Journal of Translational Gastroenterology

New editorial explores the double-edged sword of AI scribes in health care

JMIR Publications

A new editorial published in JMIR Medical Informatics examines the rapid rise of ambient artificial intelligence (AI) scribes—technologies designed to automate clinical documentation and ease the administrative burden on health care practitioners.

Journal: JMIR Medical Informatics

Association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and skin cancer risk

Xia & He Publishing Inc.
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Skin cancer, the most common global malignancy, is linked to ultraviolet (UV)-driven serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D)synthesis, with its controversial role possibly reflecting cumulative UV exposure. This study aimed to assess the association and causality between 25(OH)D levels and skin cancer risk using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999–2018) data and Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses, evaluating 25(OH)D as a screening biomarker.

Journal: Cancer Screening and Prevention

Towards pharmaceutical super intelligence: During BioHK 2025, Insilico Medicine gathers industry leaders to shape the future of AI in healthcare

InSilico Medicine
Meeting Announcement

As a highlight of BIOHK2025—Asia's premier biotechnology conference and exhibition—Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage biotechnology company powered by generative AI, will partner with the Hong Kong Biotechnology Association to present a satellite forum themed "Exploring the Frontiers of AI in Drug Discovery, Development, and Beyond", entitled “Towards Pharmaceutical Superintelligence.”

LITES technology "speeds up"

Opto-Electronic Journals Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Industrial emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) in production and daily life contribute to acid rain formation, which degrades soil and aquatic ecosystems while impairing human respiratory health.

Journal: Electronics

Global Virus Network announces 2025 Rising Star Mentorship Program Awardees

Global Virus Network
Business Announcement

GVN's Rising Stars Awardees receive a seed research grant and are assigned accomplished mentors to advance training and education for pandemic preparedness.