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Daily Archives: May 2, 2020

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The COVID-19 Pandemic has Impacted Rare Disease Research Around the World
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The COVID-19 Pandemic has Impacted Rare Disease Research Around the World

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:May 2, 2020
  • Post category:COVID-19/Rare Disease

According to a story from Buzzfeed News, the ongoing coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has put the brakes on critical rare disease research all over the globe, ranging from early, highly experimental studies…

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CS1 to Treat Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Granted Orphan Drug Status
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CS1 to Treat Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Granted Orphan Drug Status

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:May 2, 2020
  • Post category:pulmonary arterial hypertension/Rare Disease

The FDA recently granted Orphan Drug status to CS1, a drug therapy from Cereno Scientific, according to Pulmonary Hypertension News. CS1 is designed to provide safe and effective treatment for…

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Choroideremia Fundraising Efforts Continue Despite the Pandemic

Choroideremia Fundraising Efforts Continue Despite the Pandemic

  • Post author:Trudy Horsting
  • Post published:May 2, 2020
  • Post category:Choroideremia

Mark Cohen is a 28 year old lawyer who has a rare eye disease called choroideremia. Its genetic, and his grandpa, brother, and cousin were all diagnosed. He didn't receive…

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Remdesivir is Emerging as The First Antiviral Drug to Improve COVID-19 Recovery Time

Remdesivir is Emerging as The First Antiviral Drug to Improve COVID-19 Recovery Time

  • Post author:Rose Duesterwald
  • Post published:May 2, 2020
  • Post category:COVID-19/Rare Disease

A recent study conducted by a government agency, NIAID, offered preliminary evidence of Remdesivir’s benefit to COVID-19 patients. The drug is heralded as the first antiviral drug to improve COVID-19…

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Maddie’s Story: Living with Wiedemann Steiner Syndrome

Maddie’s Story: Living with Wiedemann Steiner Syndrome

  • Post author:Kendall Mason
  • Post published:May 2, 2020
  • Post category:Rare Disease

Maddie Nordhoy has a smile that can light up the room. She constantly brings joy to those around her, especially her family. In fact, she is even the inspiration for…

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