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An article in BioSpace reports new information published online by the NEJM concerning Hirschsprung disease. The disease involves the absence of nerves in parts of the intestines prior to birth. Researchers…
According to an article from Healio, a recent study found that there has been a significant increase in the rate of Parkinson's occurrence around the globe over the last 25…
My first admission is that I actually know quite a bit about ABC's The Bachelor. Yes, that includes The Bachelorette too. I first started watching “ironically“ with my girlfriend, who…
Nigam Shah and Purvesh Khatri, professors at Stanford University, along with graduate student Madeleine Scott have just announced results from a research study which could be pivotal for those living…
Happy Spring! Anyone else got that spring fever? Unless you're getting tortured by allergies, it is a great time to be outdoors. The bees are buzzing, the flowers are blooming,…
Tracheostomies in ALS A tracheostomy is essentially an invasive procedure which helps patients breathe. It also removes secretions from their lungs. Doctors cut an opening into the patient's neck and…
According to an article from ReliaWire, a sizable portion of the global population is likely to have an immunity to the inert viruses scientists use to administer gene therapy in…
According to a story from Radio NZ, two grandmothers have taken a central role in getting a petition delivered to the parliament of New Zealand. This petition is calling for…
Glioblastoma Glioblastoma is a rare cancer which begins in the brain. Approximately 20% of all tumors that occur in the brain are glioblastomas. These tumors are highly malignant because they…
According to a story from CheckOrphan, there are currently very few effective treatment options for chordoma, a rare, slow growing tumor that originates from bone. However, a recent research discovery…
RADOIR Rare Diseases Foundation of Iran (RADOIR) is an organization dedicated to supporting those living with rare diseases in Iran. It is a nonprofit which was founded in 2008 with…
A recent article in globenewswire.com news reported that the FDA has approved Fast Track Designation for AMT 130, an experimental gene therapy for the treatment of Huntington’s disease. The…
According to a story from BNN Bloomberg, gene therapies are without a doubt an upcoming advancement in care and treatment for many diseases that have a genetic origin. This includes…
According to a story from MD Magazine, the team at Spatial Transcriptomics has utilized an innovative computational approach in order to map gene expression on the spinal cords of patients…
Bronchiectasis Bronchiectasis is a rare lung disease that currently has no cure and no effective treatment. It causes parts of the airways to become enlarged which results in lung damage.…
According to a story from Mirror Online, parents Gail and Matthew Rich were devastated when they heard the news that a critical treatment for Batten disease was rejected for coverage…
ACHM and XLRP Achromatopsia (ACHM) is a rare, inherited retinal disease which causes impaired cone photoreceptor function. Patients experience light sensitivity so extreme that it can cause blindness during the…
According to a story from news-medical.net, a pair of researchers affiliated with the University of Houston are planning to dedicate their time to improving detection and monitoring of lupus nephritis,…
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An article in Austin Gastroenterology recently asks this question. It also confirmed what we already know, that genetic testing is now available to the average person and in fact,…
Optiz C Syndrome Optiz C syndrome (OCS) is an ultra-rare condition whose symptoms are often mistaken for Bohring-Optiz syndrome, Kabuki syndrome, or Kleefstra syndrome. The disease affects patients physical and…
According to a story from Pulmonary Hypertension News, many patients with the rare disease sarcoidosis frequently experience lung complications. Included in these complications is pulmonary hypertension, a condition of elevated…
BOS Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) occurs in 50% of patients who endure a lung transplant. In essence, the patient's immune system attacks the bronchioles in the new lung, causing blockages.…
According to a story from kshb.com, Maureen Boesen was already prepared for the worst when she first took a DNA test in order to determine if she carried a BRCA…
Huntington's Disease & SCAs Huntington's disease (HD) and spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) are both neurodegenerative diseases caused by the same type of error in the body's DNA. Essentially, the CAG or…
According to a story from Market Screener, the specialty pharmaceutical company Santhera Pharmaceuticals recently released an announcement in which the company revealed its intent to file for Conditional Marketing Authorization…
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