Making Strides Towards New Treatment Options for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is condition most commonly caused by obesity or type 2 diabetes. It can result in fibrosis, complications in the lung and cardiac system, liver cancer, liver cirrhosis,…

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Poll Finds Broad Support For The Use of Gene Editing to Protect Against Genetic Diseases

According to a story from ksl.com, a recent poll found that the majority of Americans are in support of using gene editing technology in order to protect newborns from genetic…

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Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Patient Files Lawsuit against County DDS
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Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Patient Files Lawsuit against County DDS

According to an article originally from WCPO Cincinnati, a woman with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is filing a lawsuit against officials of Ohio's Hamilton County. Jessica Scully, 57, alleges that the…

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The Road Ahead: What to do After Getting Diagnosed With a Rare Disease
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The Road Ahead: What to do After Getting Diagnosed With a Rare Disease

A story from Family Features Editorial Syndicate, published on PR Newswire discussed how getting diagnosed with a chronic, rare disease can be an overwhelming time for a person. While the experience can also give a meaningful…

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