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Vaccine to Prevent Hereditary Cancers Nears Human Trials


Category : Medical Research | Date : May 31st, 2022 | Author :

Vaccine to Prevent Hereditary Cancers Nears Human Trials

https://prevention.cancer.gov/news-and-events/blog/vaccine-prevent-hereditary

Source: National Cancer Institute

One of the first-ever vaccines for the prevention of colorectal and other cancers in patients at high genetic risk for these malignancies is expected to start its early phase safety and immunogenicity trial in the first quarter of 2022, according to investigators.

Although still in the design phase, the study will test a neoantigen-based vaccine against Lynch syndrome, a common hereditary condition that carries a 70-80% lifetime risk for colorectal cancer. The syndrome also raises the risk for developing endometrial cancer and several other cancers, often before age 50 years.

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Divorce Settlement: Division of Assets in the US


Category : Divorce | Date : March 7th, 2022 | Author :

Division and Divorce:

In a divorce, a court may award each spouse a percentage of the total value of the property. Each spouse will get personal property, assets, and debts whose worth adds up to an assigned percentage. It is illegal for either spouse to hide assets in order to shield them from property division, and if you do this, a court could punish you with sanctions and in some states, by awarding a percentage of the value of the hidden asset to your spouse. In California, if you intentionally and fraudulently hide an asset from your spouse during the divorce, a court could penalize you by awarding 100% of that asset to your spouse.

Note on Equitable Distribution

Another important determinate when a marriage does not end by death but by divorce is “Equitable Distribution.”

Equitable distribution is a method of dividing property at the time of divorce. All states except for Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin (except for Community Property states) follow the principles of equitable distribution

Fairness or “equitable distribution” is determined by the judge in states such as New York.

Prior to the adoption of equitable distribution in New York, New York was a "common law property" state—meaning, the court distributed the property owned by either spouse in the divorce according to who held the title. If only one spouse's name appeared on the title, it was considered “separate” property and that spouse received the property.

https://www.divorcenet.com/states/nationwide/property_division_by_state

The main difference between community property and equitable distribution is that in community property states, there is an absolute 50-50 split of all property acquired during the marriage. In equitable distribution states, more assets may be considered "marital property," but the split is not necessarily 50-50. Other factors are used to determine ‘equitable distribution,” for example, one spouse may be more employable or educated than the other, which would likely result in them getting fewer assets in the split since they could more easily earn more post-divorce. Or if one spouse was abusive or committed infidelity, making them largely responsible for the split, they may also be entitled to less. Other factors include the financial obligations of each spouse, their saving and spending habits, and age.

Marital Regimes and the Share of the Surviving Spouse in the Estate of the Deceased Spouse


Category : Legal | Date : February 22nd, 2022 | Author :

Marital Regimes and the Share of the Surviving Spouse in the Estate of the Defunct

 

The legal reserve, or part of the property of the deceased determined by law to be reserved only for certain persons (like a spouse) does not exist in the Common Law system in countries such as the United States. As a result, there is wide-ranging freedom in the dispositions that can be made in a will. A spouse as well as one’s children can de disinherited.

Many of the states in the USA, have adopted the Uniform Probate Code (UPC). It was approved in 1969 with amendment sin 1975, 1982, 1987, 1990-91 and 1997 by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State laws and the American Bar Association. To date it has been adopted completely in fifteen states: Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota and Utah.

The UPC includes dispositions that define an “augmented estate” which includes the properties and assets of both spouses, withdrawing some inter vivos (between living persons) transfers or gifts in the calculation of the deceased’s estate

Some states do not take into consideration an increase in the surviving spouses share based on the number of years of the marriage. However, Montana, for example, provides for an increase based on each year of marriage. However, the law provides little protection against the disposal of assets during the marriage, either in the form of gifts or by other means.

Some states adhere to the Community Property regime: Arizona, California, Idaho Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. The property of the spouses is labeled either as community property or separate property. Any assets acquired by the spouses during the marriage is considered community property, no matter which spouse buys it. Separate property refers to any property the spouses acquired separately before the marriage or after separation (or in some states after divorce). Separate property also includes any gifts or inheritances acquired by either spouse at any time.

In this regime the surviving spouse is owner of half of the community property even before the decease of his/her spouse. This provides some protection for the spouses in keeping their share intact. The question of division of the estate subject to this regime only applies to the other half—the deceased spouse's half of the community property. There are no restrictions on how the testamentary spouse disposes of this half of the estate.

For some implications that this has when a marriage ends in divorce, stay tuned for our next blog. https://www.ammon-rousseau.com/divorce-settlement-division-of-assets-in-the-us/

Clinical Trials and Underserved Communities


Category : Medical Research | Date : January 14th, 2022 | Author :

What communities are considered underserved communities?

“The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) characterizes underserved, vulnerable, and special needs populations as communities that include members of minority populations or individuals who have experienced health disparities.”

A diverse population of men and women are needed to get a comprehensive view of new treatments and experimental drugs.

Though the United States has a very diverse population, and New York City is arguably the most diverse city in the world, getting the word out about clinical trials and recruiting diverse participants is a challenge.

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Covid-19 English – Spanish Terminology / Glossary


Category : Medical Research | Date : July 3rd, 2020 | Author :

COVID-19 ENGLISH TO SPANISH TERMINOLOGY

 The coronavirus was declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) last January by the World Health Organization, and it was called a pandemic by the Director-General of the WHO on March 20, 2020. The disease, caused by the coronavirus named Covid-19, is affecting the Latino community disproportionately in New York City close to 34% of deaths have been Latino individuals. The Hispanic population is expected to represent a large portion of Covid-19 inpatients. Communication about Covid-19 with these patients is particularly important. Some may even be asked to sign inform consent forms should they be asked to participate in clinical trials. These consent forms will need to be in Spanish. The following bilingual glossary, followed by a selection of the most relevant resources currently available, is a part of an initiative to address the current need to establish consistent and verified terminology.

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