Is it possible for certain gene mutations, which cause a specific condition, to also raise the risk of developing another condition? Well, says HealthDay, the answer might be yes. In a…
Molecular Targeting Technologies (MTTI), a radiopharmaceutical company, announced through Biospace that the FDA has given its approval for MTTI to move forward with a Phase 1 clinical trial to study…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
At first, everything in Amberlyn Smith's pregnancy seemed to be going smoothly. When she was just over 29 weeks pregnant, her screening tests appeared to be normal. However, at…
Patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE) experience recurrent "attacks," or periods of swelling under the skin. Now, in a Phase 2 clinical trial, researchers are evaluating PHVS416 for patients with…
Congress has recently introduced a new bill that would have a significant impact on the rare disease community if it passes. The legislation, called the Speeding Therapy Access Today (STAT)…
A report, commissioned by the National Organization for Rare Disorders and released by IQVIA, has revealed that the majority of orphan drugs, 79%, treat only rare diseases. Despite this fact,…
In a recent press release, biopharmaceutical company Hongkong Winhealth Pharma Group Co., Ltd. ("Winhealth") announced a new strategic cooperation agreement between itself and Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH ("Merz"). Altogether, this agreement…
Past research has shown up to 83 genes and genetic loci associated with glaucoma. However, reports the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in a news release, new research has identified…
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