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FDA approves new sickle cell treatments

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11 months ago

December 11, 2023

www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2023-12-11 16:22:41

SUMMARY: The FDA approved two gene therapies for sickle cell disease in the United States, giving hope to the 100,000 patients living with the blood disorder. Despite the approval, concerns have been raised about the therapies’ cost, coverage by insurance and Medicaid, and the duration of treatment. Patients also often face long wait times for care in emergency rooms. With CRISPR technology, cells can be removed from the body, edited in a lab, and then returned to the patient, offering a new treatment option. The FDA also approved the gene therapy for those 12 years and older, and the goal is to find an immediate cure for all patients.

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New month same temperatures

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5 hours ago

November 1, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-11-01 17:33:00

SUMMARY: COLUMBUS, Mississippi will experience a return to warmer weather after a brief dip, with highs in the 80s over the next few days. Friday night will be humid, dropping to the low 60s, with possible patchy fog. Saturday will be mostly cloudy but rain chances are reduced, while Sunday will see a mix of clouds and sunshine, with lows in the 60s. Next week starts dry with temperatures in the upper 70s to middle 80s; however, scattered showers are possible on Election Day Tuesday, so residents should prepare with rain gear.

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Human remains found in Marion County believed to be those of missing man

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6 hours ago

November 1, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2024-11-01 16:41:00

SUMMARY: Marion County deputies are investigating the discovery of human remains in a wooded area. On November 1, authorities received reports of a vehicle matching the description of one belonging to Delmar Lee Blake, Jr., who went missing in August 2023. Upon locating the vehicle in the Lampton community, investigators searched the area and found the remains, believed to be Blake’s. The remains have been sent to the Mississippi State Crime Lab for identification. Deputies do not suspect foul play, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Mississippi has 3 contested US House races and 1 incumbent without a challenger

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6 hours ago

November 1, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2024-11-01 16:10:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi is facing three contested U.S. House elections, while one incumbent, Republican Trent Kelly, is unopposed for re-election in the 1st District. Kelly will face Democratic challenger Dianne Dodson Black in a rematch of their 2022 race. In the 2nd District, Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson competes against Republican Ron Eller, focusing on issues like border security and energy production. The 3rd District has Republican Rep. Michael Guest, who is unopposed, while the 4th District features Republican Mike Ezell against Democratic challenger Craig Elliot Raybon, advocating for economic reforms. Each candidate has varied campaign financing levels.

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