Gene Therapy Improves Vision in Second Eye of 3 AdultsGene Therapy Improves Vision in Second Eye of 3 Adults
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D.C. wellness calendar, Feb. 9-16
“Peripheral Vascular Disease” A presentation by cardiologist Joseph Quash Jr. Lunch provided. Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Providence Hospital, 1150 Varnum St. NE. 202-269-7553. Free.
“Eating for a Lifetime” Presentations by a health-supportive chef and an oncology nurse. With shopping tips, tastings and recipe distribution. Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St. NW. 202-483-8600. smithcenter.org. $30.
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