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FDA approves Sarepta’s Viltolarsen: a milestone for muscular dystrophy treatment

2023年9月18日

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©NS Pharma Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you know what ‘rare disease’ means? Do you think rare diseases can be cured easily? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 patient /PEY-shuhnt / [noun] – a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary The doctor examined the patient thoroughly and recommended a course of treatment for their condition. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual The pharmaceutical company invested significant resources in researching and developing a treatment for this rare…
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FDA approves Sarepta’s Viltolarsen: a milestone for muscular dystrophy treatment

2023年9月18日

viltolarsen

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. protein /PROH-teen/ [noun] – any of a large group of chemicals that are a necessary part of the cells of all living things The research study aimed to investigate the role of specific proteins in the development of cancer. progression /pruh-GRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of changing to the next stage of development The company celebrated the employee’s career progression with a promotion to a higher position. clinical /KLIN-i-kuhl / [adjective] – used to refer to medical work or teaching that relates to the examination and treatment of ill people The hospital implemented strict clinical protocols…
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FDA approves Sarepta’s Viltolarsen: a milestone for muscular dystrophy treatment

2023年9月18日

viltolarsen

©NS Pharma Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a ‘rare disease’? Which rare diseases do you know of? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. approval /uh-PROO-vuhl/ [noun] – official permission The financial expenditure must be within budget limits and require the manager’s approval before any funds can be allocated. drug /druhg/ [noun] – any natural or artificially made chemical that is used as a medicine The pharmacist carefully dispensed the prescribed drug, providing instructions on dosage and potential side effects. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover…
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US suffers shortages of cancer drugs

2023年8月21日

Cancer

©medhealthreview Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee / [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get The scarcity of fresh water in the drought-affected region has led to strict water conservation measures. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition or illness After her surgery, Sarah was prescribed medication by her doctor to help manage her pain and aid in the healing process. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue over a period of time Our school is implementing sustainable practices such as…
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US suffers shortages of cancer drugs

2023年8月21日

Cancer

©medhealthreview Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Is cancer a common health condition worldwide? Can certain lifestyle factors increase the risk of developing cancer? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 face /feys/ [verb] – If you face a problem, or a problem faces you, you have to deal with it She will face a challenging test tomorrow, but she is studying hard to prepare for it. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a need for something to be sold or supplied The popular toy was in high demand during the holiday season, and stores quickly sold out…
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US suffers shortages of cancer drugs

2023年8月21日

Cancer

©medhealthreview Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is cancer, and how would you define it in your own words? Do you believe that cancer is primarily hereditary or primarily caused by external factors? What is your reasoning behind your belief? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shortage /SHAWR-tij / [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something There is a shortage of available seats on the bus, so we might have to wait for the next one. drug /druhg / [noun] – any natural or artificially made chemical that is used as…
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Vietnam develops promising vaccine against swine flu

2023年8月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vaccine /vak-SEEN/ [noun] – a substance that is put into the body of a person or animal to protect them from a disease by causing them to produce antibodies The healthcare workers administered the vaccine to the public during the mass vaccination campaign. combat /kuhm-BAT/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing The police force worked tirelessly to combat crime and maintain law and order in the city. immune /ih-MYOON/ [adjective] – of or relating to the production of antibodies or lymphocytes that can react with a specific antigen…
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Vietnam develops promising vaccine against swine flu

2023年8月20日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Are you familiar with swine flu? Do you think vaccines work? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 disease /dih-ZEEZ / [noun] – (an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident The outbreak of the infectious disease led to a surge in hospital admissions and public health concerns. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – an extremely small piece of organic material that causes disease in humans, animals, and plants Scientists are studying the structure and behavior of the virus to…
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