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The official definition of infertility now includes LGBTQ+ and single people

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Infertility has a new definition in the U.S. — one that could make a big difference to would-be parents who are single or LGBTQ+.

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Opinion: What does it mean to be ‘in recovery’? We need a better federal definition

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” Though he was a formidable philosopher and logician, Carroll likely would be stymied by the circular logic that justifies the definition of “recovery” currently used to support critical federal substance use disorder programs and activities. Read the rest…

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Covid ignited a global controversy over what is an airborne disease. The WHO just expanded its definition

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In the chaotic first few months of the Covid-19 pandemic, stores faced shortages of all kinds — toilet paper, canned food, and especially, cleaning supplies. With everyone scrubbing their groceries, mail, even library books, good luck finding antibacterial wipes or disinfectant sprays back then.

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New definition of a human embryo proposed amid rapid scientific advances

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When someone says the word embryo, what do you think of? Probably that picture you’ve seen a thousand times on a thousand different news articles: a translucent orb swelling with cytoplasm being prodded by a microinjection needle under the light of a microscope.

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The Definition of Patient Safety and Implementing Technologies (PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference 2023)

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Maik Jornitz, Principal Consultant, BioProcess Resources LLC, discusses the definition of patient safety and how to implement new technologies into upgraded facilities.

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Opinion: The definition of clinical trial diversity must include disabled people

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There are people in your life who influence and shape how you see the world. For me, one of these people is Terry Moakley, a warm and welcoming family friend, a veteran of the Vietnam War, and a fervent advocate for people with disabilities.

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Neurogene and Neoleukin announce definitive merger agreement

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and trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “NGNE” Neurogene, a clinical-stage company and Neoleukin Therapeutics has announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine the companies in an all-stock transaction.

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