There have been some big medical breakthroughs in the past couple of weeks. The FDA just approved a simple blood test to detect early Alzheimer’s with no spinal tap or scan. Scientists in the UK have now shrunk brain tumor diagnosis time from 8 weeks to 2 hours using real-time DNA sequencing in surgery. Then, in Philadelphia, a baby’s life was saved after doctors who rewrote his DNA using a first of its kind personalized genetic fix that revolutionizes treatment for babies with rare genetic disorders. Futurist Kevin Cirilli joined Dan and discussed technological advancements in medicine.

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