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MediWound Ltd. will host a virtual KOL event on Jan 8, 2025, discussing EscharEx®, a biologic drug in late-stage development for chronic wound debridement, including the Phase III VALUE study in venous leg ulcers and its commercial potential. The event features clinical experts John C. Lantis II, Vickie R. Driver, and Robert J. Snyder, discussing EscharEx's Phase II results, upcoming Phase III study, unmet needs in wound care, and competitive advantages.

Teens perceiving parents' cannabis use are more likely to have favorable attitudes and consider trying it. Closeness and parental monitoring influence adolescents' views on cannabis, with gender-specific impacts. Open discussions about cannabis's adult-only nature and its risks are crucial for parents.

AI breakthroughs in diagnostic tools enhance disease detection speed and accuracy, potentially revolutionizing healthcare. Washington State University's AI model accelerates histopathology diagnostics, outperforming human pathologists. BiomedParse, a joint effort by Microsoft Research, Providence Genomics, and the University of Washington, integrates image segmentation and object detection for precise biomedical image analysis. These advancements promise to improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare systems globally, especially in resource-constrained regions like India.

Spokane's construction permits up 16% YTD, with a 50% increase in value to $704M. October home sales surged 12% to 505 units, with a median price of $422,500. Highland Village in Airway Heights completed 67 mixed-income units. WSU launches a master’s in Energy Conscious Construction. Comcast begins a $4.6M project to expand high-speed internet in Medical Lake. Washington and Idaho added construction jobs in September.

Projects focus on converting seaweeds and algal biomass into low-carbon fuels, bioproducts, and agricultural bioproducts, aiming for significant GHG reductions.

A study on CBG's anxiety-relieving effects found it significantly reduced overall anxiety without intoxication, but showed no difference in specific anxiety components compared to placebo. CBG also unexpectedly enhanced verbal memory. The researchers plan further studies on memory and non-cannabis users.

Bhagwat Prasad, PhD, joins Cincinnati Children’s as division director of Translational and Clinical Pharmacology in spring 2025, bringing expertise in drug safety for underrepresented populations. He aims to expand interdisciplinary networks and advance drug development, pediatric pharmacology, and education.

WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine wins 2024 HEED Award for diversity and inclusion, highlighted in Insight Into Diversity’s Nov/Dec 2024 issue. The college’s holistic admissions process recruits diverse cohorts, exceeding national averages in various demographics. Plans include expanding initiatives to promote health equity and collaboration with community partners.

Wheat farmers face challenges from pests, diseases, and climate; biotechnology and innovative breeding techniques are crucial for sustainable food production. Conventional breeding and modern biotechnology aim to improve yield, quality, and efficiency, addressing specific threats without compromising other traits. Farmers support innovation to meet global food needs while respecting regulatory and customer choices.

Analysis of COBALT trial in PBC shows OCA significantly reduces risk of death, liver transplant, and hepatic decompensation compared to non-OCA treated patients, emphasizing the value of external control data in rare disease trials.