According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, the Vercise system, developed by Boston Scientific as a method of deep brain stimulation, was able to provide benefit to Parkinson's disease…
Dr. Changcheng Zheng of the University of Science, China, recently spoke to Cancer Network about a case study indicating that tocilizumab (Actemra) could effectively treat people with multiple myeloma…
What do Michael J. Fox, Muhammed Ali, and Ozzy Osbourne all have in common? Well, they all received a diagnosis for Parkinson's disease. Around 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with…
According to StatNews, biotechnology company 23andme is looking to understand the intersection of genetics and COVID-19. Normally, 23andme uses ancestry kits to inform users of their genealogy. But now, the…
Por Natalie Homan de In The Cloud Copy En los Estados Unidos, una enfermedad se considera "rara" si afecta a menos de 200,000 Estadounidenses en un momento dado. Las enfermedades…
My coworker isn't social distancing. In fact, she's more touchy than ever. She always wants to cuddle or play when I'm in the middle of writing an article. She yells…
COVID-19 changed the way that many of us live, shop, socialize, and work. Currently, the global pandemic sits at 5.54 million cases. But even in places like Uganda, with only…
CytRx Corporation has recently received the Fast Track designation for their ALS treatment, arimoclomol. This status was also given for the treatment of Niemann-Pick disease and sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis…
According to a story from Medical Xpress, an Italian study has found that people in urban areas are at a 29 percent greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). This…
During the 10th European Conference on Rare Diseases & Orphan Products, hosted by Eurodis, many people advocated for improved newborn screening panels. In particular, these panels should include more testing…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, ropinirole (marketed as Requip) skin patches proved capable of improving motor function in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease when compared to placebo.…
What's better than a good night's sleep? In my opinion, waking up feeling refreshed is one of the nicest feelings. But for patients with Parkinson's disease, it can be difficult…
According to MedScape, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors present severe issues for patients with autoimmune disorders. In particular, patients exposed to TNF inhibitors may experience inflammation throughout their central nervous…
Scientists at the Tohoku University reported in Asia Research News that antibodies are responsible for the difference between various disorders and multiple sclerosis (MS). These disorders affect the myelin sheath…
What would motivate a man, who has been living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for twenty years, to accept an invitation to become part of a five-man team and…
According to Multiple Sclerosis News Today, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society recently released new exercise guidelines for people with multiple sclerosis. Exercise is extremely beneficial to health, for those…
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Anavex Life Sciences Corporation has recently announced that they will conduct a clinical trial for their small molecule, ANAVEX®3-71. This therapy is intended to treat neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental conditions, such…
The events of the past week-- and the past few hundred years-- have brought up a lot of sadness, anger, and reckoning in our country. There are so many ways…
A seemingly healthy baby was born in China. But as she grew up, her family started noticing that their daughter wasn't hitting motor milestones. She didn't start walking until she…
A few months ago, many of us were living completely different lives: going to rare disease conferences, heading to work each day, going out for food, seeing family and friends.…
Have you been feeling a little stiff or achy later? Maybe tired? I know that my body has undertaken a lot of stress thanks to the new life changes -…
The virtually-held National Kidney Foundation 2020 Spring Clinical Meetings explored various topics relating to nephrological conditions, treatment, and patient outcomes. One presentation, spearheaded by Dr. Adam Weinstein, MD, and…
Kelly and Rory McElligott, of Highton, Victoria, Australia, have 3 beautiful children: Maggie, Billy, and Alice. But the family was shocked when two of their children, Maggie and Billy,…
Recently, researchers from European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) looked to understand the cause of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). They collaborated with Stanford University through the Life Sciences Alliance. Because…
Desde el distanciamiento social y los negocios cerrados hasta las preocupaciones personales de salud, COVID-19 ha cambiado la vida diaria en el futuro previsible. Hay casi 4.75 millones de diagnósticos…
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