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Study Describes New Rare Disease: TRAF7 Syndrome
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Study Describes New Rare Disease: TRAF7 Syndrome

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:June 9, 2020
  • Post category:Rare Disease/TRAF7 Syndrome

According to a story from EurekAlert!, a recent international study is utilizing data from 45 patients to describe a mostly unknown new rare genetic disorder. The researchers are recommending that…

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Are You Feeling Depressed During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
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Are You Feeling Depressed During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

  • Post author:Rose Duesterwald
  • Post published:June 9, 2020
  • Post category:COVID-19

  NAMI, the nation’s foremost agency for mental health, defines depression as “more than just feeling sad” or just a “rough patch” in our lives. Doctor Susan Noonan reported on…

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Take Part in the Pompe Disease Registry
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Take Part in the Pompe Disease Registry

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:June 9, 2020
  • Post category:Pompe Disease

  Patient registries are a great way for patients to get involved in shaping future research around their conditions. Many times, getting involved in a rare disease (or rare disorder)…

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COVID-19: Is Remdesivir Being Overhyped?
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COVID-19: Is Remdesivir Being Overhyped?

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:June 9, 2020
  • Post category:COVID-19

According to a story from The Intercept, Gilead Sciences' drug remdesivir is being touted in the media as a major development in the treatment of COVID-19, the illness caused by…

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Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis? First Rule Out NMOSD
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Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis? First Rule Out NMOSD

  • Post author:Sunniva Bean
  • Post published:June 9, 2020
  • Post category:Multiple Sclerosis/Neuromyelitis Optica

In a story from Multiple Sclerosis News Today, multiple sclerosis is known for its variability- one patient's experience may look nothing like a friend's with the same disease. For this…

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LRRK2-Lowering Gene Mutations Prove Safety of Inhibitors
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LRRK2-Lowering Gene Mutations Prove Safety of Inhibitors

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:June 9, 2020
  • Post category:Parkinson's Disease

  Though many researchers explored topics of genetics and genomics over the years, the two fields are now emerging as key players within the realm of health and medicine. One…

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Real Progress is Being Made for Sarcoidosis in the Last Few Months
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Real Progress is Being Made for Sarcoidosis in the Last Few Months

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:June 9, 2020
  • Post category:Rare Disease/Sarcoidosis

According to a story from Sarcoidosis News, while the global challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an obstacle for advancement in many rare diseases with trials and research grinding…

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The Only Oral Drug for AIDS-Related Kaposi Sarcoma Has Been FDA Approved
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The Only Oral Drug for AIDS-Related Kaposi Sarcoma Has Been FDA Approved

  • Post author:Rose Duesterwald
  • Post published:June 9, 2020
  • Post category:Kaposi sarcoma/Rare Disease

  According to a recent article in Medscape, the FDA has issued accelerated approval for Bristol-Myers Squibb's Pomalyst (pomalidomide). Pomalyst was approved as the first new oral treatment for AIDS-related…

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Nucala Granted Priority Review as Possible Biologic Treatment For HES
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Nucala Granted Priority Review as Possible Biologic Treatment For HES

  • Post author:Sunniva Bean
  • Post published:June 9, 2020
  • Post category:Hypereosinophilic syndrome

As reported in GSK, the FDA has just granted priority review to Nucala (mepolizumab), a targeted biological treatment to help patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES). If the medication is accepted,…

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Scientists Find Success Tinkering With Potential PKU Medication
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Scientists Find Success Tinkering With Potential PKU Medication

  • Post author:Sunniva Bean
  • Post published:June 9, 2020
  • Post category:Phenylketonuria

As reported in QS Higher Education News, scientists at the Institute of Living Systems of the IKBFU and Kemerovo State University said they have improved a potential treatment option for PKU: the…

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Study: Ultomiris Resolves Complications of aHUS
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Study: Ultomiris Resolves Complications of aHUS

  • Post author:Kendall Mason
  • Post published:June 9, 2020
  • Post category:Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome/Rare Disease

Ultomiris, a product of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, has recently been studied in a Phase 3 clinical trial. This study was intended to ultomiris' effect on life-threatening complications of atypical hemolytic uremic…

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