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Did Scientists Find a New Treatment for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer?
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Did Scientists Find a New Treatment for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer?

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:January 25, 2021
  • Post category:Breast Cancer

Oftentimes with cancers or rare conditions, there are subtypes of the cancer or disease. Breast cancer is no different. For example, a breast cancer diagnosis may encompass BRCA gene mutations or triple-negative…

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Study Data Supports Filing Ganaxolone NDA for CDKL5
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Study Data Supports Filing Ganaxolone NDA for CDKL5

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:January 25, 2021
  • Post category:CDKL5

On January 13, 2021, pharmaceutical company Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Marinus") shared via press release that the FDA gave the company a positive response following efficacy and safety data from the…

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Study of the Week: CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing for Cancer Treatment
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Study of the Week: CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing for Cancer Treatment

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:January 25, 2021
  • Post category:Cancer/Glioblastoma/Ovarian Cancer

Welcome to study of the week, a new series from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is…

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A. fumigatus Infection Common in Non-CF Bronchiectasis

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:January 25, 2021
  • Post category:Bronchiectasis

In a recent study, spearheaded by a team at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, researchers determined that patients with non-cystic fibrosis (non-CF) bronchiectasis often had…

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Finerenone for CKD May Reduce Cardiac Issues Associated with Type 2 Diabetes
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Finerenone for CKD May Reduce Cardiac Issues Associated with Type 2 Diabetes

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:January 25, 2021
  • Post category:Chronic Kidney Disease

Research has shown that there is a relationship between type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, an umbrella of diseases that include damaged blood vessels, blood clots, and other issues. In…

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New Drug Combination Shows Promise in WM
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New Drug Combination Shows Promise in WM

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:January 25, 2021
  • Post category:Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

According to a story from newswise.com, a team of researchers from the University of New Hampshire may have discovered the next new treatment for a rare form of blood cancer…

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Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Announces Grant Program for DMD Research
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Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Announces Grant Program for DMD Research

  • Post author:Kendall Mason
  • Post published:January 25, 2021
  • Post category:Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy's (PPMD) goal is to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and they've just made another step in the right direction. They have recently announced the launch of…

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Dreaming of a Brighter Future for Sickle Cell Warriors
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Dreaming of a Brighter Future for Sickle Cell Warriors

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:January 25, 2021
  • Post category:Sickle cell anemia/Sickle Cell Disease

Written by Gina Glass Like any parent of a child with a rare disease, my world was turned upside down when my daughter, Gia, was diagnosed with sickle cell disease…

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Being Pregnant May Worsen Symptoms of CMT
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Being Pregnant May Worsen Symptoms of CMT

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:January 25, 2021
  • Post category:Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

If you have a rare condition and are also looking to start a family, you might question: how will my condition impact my pregnancy? Will I be able to have…

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