Herbal Supplement ‘Kratom’ Used as Pain-Relieving Alternative, Receives Further Research Funding
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Herbal Supplement ‘Kratom’ Used as Pain-Relieving Alternative, Receives Further Research Funding

Kratom, an herbal supplement of the caffeine family used to ward off pain for chronic pain conditions, has received large grants for further research. While many consumers claim the supplement…

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Recent Study Finds Better Than Expected Safety Data for TNF Inhibitors in Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Recent Study Finds Better Than Expected Safety Data for TNF Inhibitors in Ankylosing Spondylitis

According to a story from Ankylosing Spondylitis News, a recent study has found that the class of drugs known as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors may actually be safer for…

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FREE MDS Forum in Iowa City!

Our partner, The MDS Foundation is sponsoring another free MDS Patient & Family/Caregiver Forum. The event will take place in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday July 20th, 2019. Event Summary:…

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Minovia Kicks Off Phase I/II Trial of Experimental Pearson Syndrome Treatment
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Minovia Kicks Off Phase I/II Trial of Experimental Pearson Syndrome Treatment

According to a publication from Business Wire, the Israeli biotechnology company Minovia Therapeutics recently finished dosing the first participant in a phase I/II clinical study of the Company's experimental mitochondrial…

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Study Identifies Broader Range of Clinical Presentation for Mitochondrial Disease
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Study Identifies Broader Range of Clinical Presentation for Mitochondrial Disease

According to a story from Wellcome Center Mitochondrial Research, a multi-center collaborative study that involved researchers from different sites around the UK has resulted in an improved understanding of the…

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FDA Approves Soliris for Treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
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FDA Approves Soliris for Treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder

According to a publication at Markets Insider, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Soliris (eculizumab) as a treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. The approval marks the first…

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