
What We're Reading: Vision Loss Gene Therapy; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Dementia in the Hospital
New vision loss gene therapy gets a price tag below the expected $1 million mark; new evidence finds that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders has plateaued; hospitals are ill-equipped to care for dementia patients, but a new effort could change that.
Vision Loss Gene Therapy Gets a Price
The first gene therapy to treat a hereditary form of vision loss has received a price tag that is just slightly below the expected $1 million price tag.
Autism Spectrum Disorders Prevalence
Evidence from the National Health Interview Survey has found that prevalence of autism spectrum disorders has plateaued. Researchers found that 2.41% of US kids and teenagers had a form of autism between 2014 and 2016,
Hospitals Ill-Equipped to Handle Dementia Patients
For patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, the chaotic, nosy atmosphere in hospitals can be difficult. However,
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