Visual aid machines demonstrated at Ottawa City Hall
Ottawa Library and East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging sponsor a free two hour display of visual aid devices from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Commission Room. Company reps will assist visitors testing a range of machines including television connected units, stand-alone models, and wearable glasses. Open to anyone with a low vision condition or interested friends and family.
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Smart bombs find and kill tumor cells in experiment
A single radioactive atom powered cancer nanogenerator targets tumor cells in lab mice, delivering alpha radiation to kill cells and extend survival. Researchers plan human trials next year while monitoring potential harm to normal tissue. The study appears in Science, with experts calling it a promising but cautious advance.
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FDA approves arthritis drug Kineret in new therapy class
The FDA granted first approval for Amgen linked rheumatoid arthritis drug Kineret known as anakinra. It targets interleukin-1 and is reserved for patients failing current treatments with modest effectiveness shown: about 38 percent improved versus 22 percent with placebo after six months.
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Feds debate medication risk to drivers
Federal regulators weigh warnings for common cold allergy and anxiety drugs that can impair driving as much as alcohol. Experts note sedation may not feel noticeable and urge clearer guidance, with tests on crash data and driving simulations guiding policy.
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