Life expectancy

European Medicines Agency (EMA) Grants Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to GC Biopharma's Treatment for Sanfilippo Syndrome (Type A)

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

GC1130A has previously achieved notable milestones by securing both Rare Pediatric Disease designation (RPDD) and Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) from the U.S. FDA in January 2023.

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  • GC1130A has previously achieved notable milestones by securing both Rare Pediatric Disease designation (RPDD) and Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) from the U.S. FDA in January 2023.
  • Sanfilippo Syndrome (type A) is a genetic disorder that triggers central nervous system damage by accumulating Heparan sulfate, leading to a progressive neurodegeneration in pediatric population.
  • "This EMA designation further underlines the potentials of our collaborative pipeline in addressing the disease pathology in upcoming clinical trials.
  • ", said GC Biopharma and added that it will be "committing to expeditiously advancing into clinical trials, acknowledging the urgent, unmet medical needs of Sanfilippo Syndrome patients."

Women Farmers Quantitatively Linked to Better Community Well-being

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Having more women in agriculture is associated with greater community well-being, according to researchers at Penn State and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Their work is the first to quantitatively assess this link, and their findings suggest that women farmers approach their operations in ways that positively impact their communities.

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  • Their work is the first to quantitatively assess this link, and their findings suggest that women farmers approach their operations in ways that positively impact their communities.
  • Our study is the first to use quantitative research methods to explore whether this concept of 'civic agriculture' actually translates to improved community well-being in places with higher shares of women farmers."
  • The researchers found that the positive association with women farmers spilled over into neighboring counties, meaning that more women farmers in one county was associated with greater community well-being in neighboring counties, too.
  • "Even though women farmers tend to be less profit-driven and operate smaller farms than their male counterparts, our findings suggest that having more of them is good for a community."

Cancer Mortality Still Declining, but Progress Threatened by Increasing Incidence as Projected New Cancer Cases Top Two Million for 2024

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Cancer Statistics, 2024, the organization's annual report on cancer facts and trends. The new data show overall cancer mortality has continued to decline, resulting in over 4 million fewer deaths in the United States since 1991. However, this progress is jeopardized by increasing incidence for 6 of the top 10 cancers as the projected number of new diagnoses now tops 2 million (2,001,140) for the first time. These important findings are published today in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, alongside its consumer-friendly companion, Cancer Facts & Figures 2024, available on cancer.org.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Cancer Society (ACS) today released Cancer Statistics, 2024, the organization's annual report on cancer facts and trends.
  • The new data show overall cancer mortality has continued to decline, resulting in over 4 million fewer deaths in the United States since 1991.
  • These important findings are published today in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians , alongside its consumer-friendly companion, Cancer Facts & Figures 2024, available on cancer.org.
  • Mortality rates continue to increase by 2% per year for uterine corpus (endometrial) cancer, one of the few cancers with increasing mortality.

Is economic growth good for our health?

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Is economic growth good for us?

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  • Is economic growth good for us?
  • Put another way, we know that growing the economy is good for business and for creating jobs.
  • Given how wealth contributes to health on the personal, individual level, the case for economic growth might seem intuitive.

Economics and life expectancy


There is a reliable historical correlation between economic prosperity and trends in life expectancy, which is enough for many scholars to suggest that growth is generally a good thing. However, this is not to say that we can expect continued improvements in health whenever we see economic growth.

  • As a political sociologist and epidemiologist, I understand health as a fundamentally political problem.
  • I am not alone in this; scholars have connected politics to population health since ancient times.

Politics and economics

  • The problem is that too many scholars have come forward with concerns that growth can be bad for our health.
  • A classic sociological study published in 1897 found that suicide rates spike after sudden improvements in a society’s economic prosperity.
  • There is also evidence that economic growth harms public health when governments do not plan for it carefully.

Priorities and population health


Arguably, many growing societies happen to be the same ones that invested in education and other beneficial infrastructures, which explains the correlation with health.

  • By the same token we cannot expect better health to come from economic growth if the pursuit of growth ends up increasing income inequality.
  • Nor can we expect better health after slashing budgets allocated to key priorities such as education or health care.
  • And then there is the issue of how health is defined.

A better way to grow

  • Such findings prompt the question of whether there is a better way to grow.
  • For many researchers, the answer is obvious and the case for it clear: Yes.
  • The takeaway here would seem to be that growth can be good for health.


Andrew C. Patterson does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Global LED Lighting Market Size and Forecasts Report 2024-2030: Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Insight, Impact of Inflation, Company Analysis - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The "LED Lighting Market, Size, Global Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Insight, Impact of Inflation, Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "LED Lighting Market, Size, Global Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Insight, Impact of Inflation, Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • LED Lighting Market size is projected to reach US$ 128.15 Billion by 2030.
  • Replacing older lighting systems with LED alternatives has proven beneficial, and there is a growing demand for new outdoor LED lighting installations.
  • Rising construction activities in developing and developed nations and government regulations promoting energy-efficient lighting are primary led lighting market growth.

Transforming Lives: ALS Association Greater New York Unveils Striking Evolution as ALS United Greater New York

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

The monumental transformation to "ALS United Greater New York," signifies a new era in the battle against ALS.

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  • The monumental transformation to "ALS United Greater New York," signifies a new era in the battle against ALS.
  • It not only showcases ALS United Greater New York's unwavering dedication to eradicating ALS but also reflects the advances in ALS research and the evolution of care for those living with ALS.
  • ALS United Greater New York will continue providing unparalleled local support to those living with ALS, driving innovation, and accelerating research.
  • The founding members of ALS United include ALS United Greater New York, ALS Arizona, ALS United Central & Southern Ohio, ALS Golden West, ALS New Mexico, ALS of Nevada, ALS United North Carolina, ALS United Orange County, ALS United Rhode Island, ALS United Rocky Mountain, ALS United Connecticut, ALS United Greater Chicago, ALS United Georgia, ALS United Mid-Atlantic, and ALS United Northwest.

Kansas City University Center of Excellence to Focus on Improving Health of Populations, Assessing Equitable Outcomes in Missouri and the Region

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

It will address key factors in oral, behavioral and primary health care; educate health professionals; study the impact and effects of policy change and educate communities.

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  • It will address key factors in oral, behavioral and primary health care; educate health professionals; study the impact and effects of policy change and educate communities.
  • The Center will focus on the areas surrounding KCU's campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri, where significant disparities persist and prevent respective underserved urban and rural populations from attaining their full health potential.
  • Since 1990, Missouri has fallen from 24th to 39th among states in health outcomes and is considerably below the U.S. average.
  • "For more than 107 years, Kansas City University has remained committed to our mission of 'improving the well-being of the communities we serve.'

ICCPP ODM+'s 360°Allview™ Tech Disposable Solution to Shine, GENE MAGE's Four Highlights to Spark

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

This cutting-edge innovation is poised to revolutionize the vaping experience, putting an end to user concerns about residue e-liquid, puff, and flavor.

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  • This cutting-edge innovation is poised to revolutionize the vaping experience, putting an end to user concerns about residue e-liquid, puff, and flavor.
  • With the captivating slogan of "See all, get all," GENE MAGE is about to take the market by storm with transparency in sight and taste.
  • GENE MAGE has gone above and beyond to ensure a leak-proof vaping experience with their proprietary five-patent leakage-proof technology.
  • Atomized taste is crucial to the vaping experience, and GENE MAGA's unique two-split RocketPro™ perfectly solves the plague of flavour consistency and smoothness.

Global LED Lighting Market Report 2024: Market Size is Projected to Reach $128.15 Billion by 2030 - LEDs Illuminate the Path to Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

LED Lighting Market size is projected to reach US$ 128.15 Billion by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • LED Lighting Market size is projected to reach US$ 128.15 Billion by 2030.
  • This lighting technology is anticipated to lead the global energy efficiency and rapid development market.
  • Replacing older lighting systems with LED alternatives has proven beneficial, and there is a growing demand for new outdoor LED lighting installations.
  • Rising construction activities in developing and developed nations and government regulations promoting energy-efficient lighting are primary led lighting market growth.

CurePSP Funds Collaborative Projects Focused on Care of Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

CARES promotes multi-center research within the CurePSP Centers of Care, a network of 33 medical institutions with the mission to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of PSP, CBD and MSA.

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  • CARES promotes multi-center research within the CurePSP Centers of Care, a network of 33 medical institutions with the mission to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of PSP, CBD and MSA.
  • These neurodegenerative diseases share symptoms with Parkinson's disease, yet have a prevalence and life expectancy similar to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
  • Projects involve at least two Centers of Care and focus on the evaluation of person-centered care, access for underserved populations, or education of the medical community.
  • Cleveland Clinic of Ohio and Las Vegas will conduct a pilot training course on rare Parkinsonian diseases geared towards nurse practitioners and physician assistants.