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Dr. David Porteous, a General Practitioner in Bristol, England recently reported to the Bristol Cable, a community-run newspaper, that he does not agree with the extensive list of treatments being…
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Ash Clinical News recently interviewed Dr. Bruce Leff of Johns Hopkins in connection with “hospital-at-home”, one of the major changes occurring in hospital care. Dr. Leff and his team at…
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), otherwise known as toxic epidermal necrolysis, is a rare disease caused by allergic reactions to common drugs or a reaction to an infection. Some of…
According to a story in the New York Times, cases of measles in the US have surpassed 700 in the year of 2019 so far. Regarded as the most serious…
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According to an article in Biospace, the FDA is currently reviewing data from the Phase III STRIVE clinical trial for possible approval of Zolgensma as gene therapy for spinal…
Researchers have recently uncovered two new rare diseases caused by the same mutation. This recent discovery is giving more families answers, and should hopefully begin to improve patient outcomes. The…
Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer most commonly caused by asbestos exposure. Unfortunately, after the time of exposure, it can take between 20 and 50 years for a…
According to a press release from Massachusetts-based biotech company Fulcrum Therapeutics, the company has successfully secured global commercialization rights of GlaxoSmithKline-developed experimental facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) drug losmapimod. Losmapimod, an…
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS) is a rare immune disorder which causes platelets in the blood to function abnormally. It also causes autoimmunity. Patients suffer from severe bleeding which can…
According to a publication from the BBC, a novel new technology could help some with Parkinson's disease regain limited walking ability. However, unlike medical technology we often showcase on Patient…
According to a publication from Healio, recent breakthroughs in medical science have renewed hopes of finding a cure for the rare Cushing disease. Dr. Shlomo Melmed, dean and executive Vice…
According to an article from CW associate WBCB, Dutch startup Nori Health has started open enrollment in the six-week test of its eponymous experimental chatbot, Nori. Nori aims to help…
As the medical field continues to advance, treatments are becoming less and less "traditional" because researchers are uncovering unique ways to combat illnesses. Therapies range from pills, to surgery, to…
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Just one year ago David Chen, a forty-year-old policeman who lives in Toronto, was walking home after playing volleyball. According to a recent article in CBC Canada News, a…
There is a new show on television that showcases the experiences of patients and doctors at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. On its first premiere, it showed the…
According to a press release from the American Academy of Neurology published by EurekAlert, new research published in Neurology further suggests that established spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) drug nusinersen could…
Tinashe is a ten year old boy from Zimbabwe. He is one of three sons whose family was recently interviewed by TechZim. The family was being interviewed about their…
According to an article from Medical Xpress, an experimental chemical compound being developed by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has proven effective in reversing simulated symptoms of multiple sclerosis…
According to a press release from biotechnology company Forbius (Formation Biologics Inc.), the first patient in the Company's phase 1b trial of experimental myelofibrosis (MF) drug AVID200 has successfully received…
According to a January article from The Shields Gazette, nearly 21% of cancer patients from South Tyneside in the UK were first diagnosed without any prior knowledge during emergency admissions…
An article at ASH Clinical News recently detailed some of the history of genetic testing for bleeding disorders like hemophilia or von Willebrand Disease. Although true genetic screening has only…
Stargardt Disease Stargardt disease is a rare disease which results in progressive vision loss. It is also referred to as juvenile macular degeneration. Most often, the disease presents during childhood.…
According to a story from EurekAlert!, scientists have always sought to improve their understanding of the role that the environment and genes play in different diseases, as well as the…
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) and Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) are both rare and chronic liver diseases. They cause the bile ducts in the liver to become inflamed, resulting in severe liver damage.…
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is a rare disease which causes high levels of white blood cells in the body. These cells are called eosinophils, and they're essential for proper…
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