Editor’s Choice: A New Dystonia Center of Excellence, A Call for Sickle Cell Blood Donors, and a New Treatment Target for Glioblastoma

Happy Friday!

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This week, we have stories on Duke University being recognized as a dystonia Center of Excellence, the ongoing need for diverse blood donors for sickle cell disease, and a new potential therapeutic target for glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer.

 

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Duke Earns Recognition as Dystonia Center of Excellence

Duke University has been recognized as a Dystonia Center of Excellence from a nonprofit organization.

 

 

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More Diverse Blood Donors are Needed to Support Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

Blood donors from diverse backgrounds are desperately needed to help support people living with sickle cell disease, a rare illness.

 

 

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Did Researchers Identify New Therapeutic Targets for Glioblastoma?

The latest research may have identified a new treatment target for glioblastoma, a deadly and rare brain cancer.

 

 


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