Startup SiteOne Secures $100M to Forge Ahead With Novel Non-Opioid Pain Meds

SiteOne Therapeutics develops drugs that target sodium channels, the “wiring” in the body that transmits pain signals. Because SiteOne’s targets are located in the peripheral nervous system, they should not pose the same addiction risks as opioids, which hit receptors in the central nervous system. The post Startup SiteOne Secures $100M to Forge Ahead With…

Cyclone Chido deaths rise in south-east Africa as Mayotte toll remains unclear

Powerful storm in drought-hit region confirmed to have killed 45 people in Mozambique and 13 in Malawi Mayotte before and after: satellite images show damage The death toll from Cyclone Chido has continued to rise, with authorities confirming that 45 people were killed in Mozambique and 13 in Malawi. French officials said the number of…

The AI Advantage: Reimagining the Future of Drug Development 

Like any other tool, understanding the right problem to apply it to is the difference between success and failure. Addressing a problem is never just about technology; it’s always about people, processes, and technology.  The post The AI Advantage: Reimagining the Future of Drug Development  appeared first on MedCity News.

All change ahead as new marine rules come into force

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More than 140 Kenya Facebook moderators diagnosed with severe PTSD

Exclusive: Lawsuit brought by former moderators against parent company Meta and outsourcer Samasource Kenya PTSD, depression and anxiety: why former Facebook moderators in Kenya are taking legal action ‘The work damaged me’: ex-Facebook moderators describe effect of horrific content More than 140 Facebook content moderators have been diagnosed with severe post-traumatic stress disorder caused by…