A new study has found that young people who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are five times more likely to develop an infection than the general population. They also…
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Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) is a condition that has many sub-types, one of which is pretibial. The COL7A1 gene, which is responsible for producing VII collagen, is the cause of…
According to a story from 10tv.com, Kellan Shatto is an eight year old boy who really likes to play with Legos. He also has a rare disease: neurofibromatosis. The disease…
Amyloidosis is characterized by stiffness and an inability to function in certain organs. Because of the danger this presents, it is important that doctors are able to monitor the…
By Caitlin Seida from In The Cloud Copy Although it’s already known that the cause of Alexander disease (AxD), a type of leukodystrophy, is a misfolded protein known as GFAP.…
According to a story from statnews.com, the family of 46 year old Tammy Stewart has been plagued by Huntington's disease, an ultimately fatal, progressive, degenerative disease that causes decades of…
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Since most people cannot truly understand the challenges faced by a blind person, then an artist who cannot see is unimaginable. According to a recent article in the British…
By Jack Gerard from In The Cloud Copy Medical response dogs are trained to recognize potential medical problems with their owners, alerting them or someone else when they detect a…
By Jodee Redmond from In The Cloud Copy University researchers Richard Terek and Qian Chen have published a paper drawing attention to a possible treatment for chondrosarcoma, which is a…
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