According to an article from Neuroscience News, a new discovery may help explain why men are less likely to develop multiple sclerosis than women. The new information may also be…
It began as a mysterious pain. Chief Master Sergeant Chad Caden experienced years of discomfort as a result of osteonecrosis in his right foot. Beyond pain, it also created uncertainty.…
According to a story from drugs.com, kids and teenagers with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may develop problems with learning and cognition, a new study suggests. Researchers emphasize that patients on…
According to a story from 13abc.com, a family is working to spread awareness about Batten disease after second grader, Charles Klein was diagnosed with the condition. The disease has no…
Shannon Hudson, mother from Columbus, is doing everything in her power to bring awareness to Glutaric Aciduria/Acidemia type 1, a rare disease her daughter was diagnosed with upon birth,…
According to a story from The Independent, Britain's disability welfare program is coming under fire for its Personal Independent Payment (PIP) assessments. Statistical measures suggest that these assessments are taking…
The PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome Foundation is facilitating a patient symposium, themed "Knowledge is Power", March 25-26th in Huntsville, Alabama. The event will begin with a meet and greet at the…
While it seems to be common knowledge that drinking while pregnant is unwise, many children are harmed by the effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, reported CNN. Older studies suggest…
According to an article from Medical Xpress, a recent study suggests that an anti-cancer drug commonly used to treat leukemia may be effective in treating a rare form of ovarian…
Ben Mudge might closely resemble Chris Hemsworth's Thor with his good looks and shredded physique, but he's also a real life superhero to many, reports Business Insider. Ben has defied…
Novartis and Pear Therapeutics have joined forces to develop digital therapeutic software applications to treat patients with schizophrenia and multiple sclerosis, reports World Pharma News. Novartis is known for the…
Clearside Biomedical recently developed a new treatment for impaired vision. The drug, tested in a group with uveitis, succeeded not only in treating symptoms of disease, but also resulted in…
According to a story from Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease News, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the leadership of commissioner Scott Gottlieb, has begun to change clinical trials by accepting…
Often children and other family members of patients with ALS end up being caregivers for their family, which can lead to isolation and a stressful life, reports WHYY. After Jodi…
According to a story from Medical Xpress, the addition of crizotinib with radiation therapy could help reduce hearing loss associated with the treatment in patients with neurofibromatosis II. Crizotinib is…
According to a story from the Vancouver Sun, 11-year-old Jaylene Prime from British Columbia was able to obtain access to a critical treatment for her juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The drug,…
When dealing with a rare disease, it's often hard to find someone else who's experiencing the same situation. Someone to talk with, cope with, listen to. Someone who gets it.…
According to a story from wired.com, Stephen Hawking, one of the most famous physicists on the planet, passed away on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018. He was 76 years old. His…
According to a story from All4Women, Nicole Capper, crowned Mrs. South Africa, is planning to summit Mt. Everest, the highest mountain peak on the planet, in order to help promote…
Forty-eight-year-old Isabel lives with the genital skin condition called lichen sclerosus, being diagnosed post menopause, and it's not an easy new life-style, reported NetDoctor. Lichen sclerosus is a rare genital…
The BIOIMAGING 2018 Conference in Portugal recently announced it’s “Best Student Paper” award. The award went to a Nigerian doctoral student who identified a new technique for examining the retina.…
According to a story from markets.financialcontent.com, approximately 300 Parkinson's disease advocates and disease experts are slated to meet in Washington, DC for the Parkinson's Policy Forum. This year, the event…
Author Emma Hannigan passed away March 3rd 2018. Hannigan led a life of strength and dignity, persevering through her cancer diagnosis. Her husband, Cian, left a touching tribute to his…
On March 5th, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy hosted a new kind of meeting at their annual conference. Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) held the meeting in Washington DC with a…
Last week was World Kidney Day! And in fact, the whole month of March is kidney month - so there's no excuse to brush up on some key kidney facts…
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