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Cure Rare Disease is Helping Families Impacted by DMD

Cure Rare Disease is Helping Families Impacted by DMD

  • Post author:Kendall Mason
  • Post published:June 3, 2021
  • Post category:Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Cure Rare Disease is a nonprofit organization that aims to help those who are impacted by rare diseases. Currently, the Boston-based company is planning a fundraiser to celebrate all of…

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Woman Runs Craniosynostosis Fundraiser for Cranio Ribbons Ireland
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Woman Runs Craniosynostosis Fundraiser for Cranio Ribbons Ireland

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:June 3, 2021
  • Post category:Craniosynostosis

When Gwen Dillon's son, Aaron, was just 1.5 years old, he was diagnosed with craniosynostosis, a birth defect in which the bones of a baby's skull close early. According to…

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Compassion Corner: Book Gives Evidence of Healthier Patients Resulting From Compassion
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Compassion Corner: Book Gives Evidence of Healthier Patients Resulting From Compassion

  • Post author:Rose Duesterwald
  • Post published:June 3, 2021
  • Post category:Rare Disease

Compassion [kuhm-pash-uhn] noun A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. Compassion Corner is a…

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June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month: Spreading Rare Disease Awareness
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June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month: Spreading Rare Disease Awareness

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:June 3, 2021
  • Post category:Myasthenia Gravis

The month of June is here and every year it is recognized as Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Awareness Month. This is a time meant to help spread awareness about myasthenia gravis…

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The Brain of a Fruit Fly Yields Clues to Parkinson’s-Like Symptoms in Children

The Brain of a Fruit Fly Yields Clues to Parkinson’s-Like Symptoms in Children

  • Post author:Rose Duesterwald
  • Post published:June 3, 2021
  • Post category:Parkinson's Disease/Rare Disease

A recent study in MedicalXpress investigates a mutation that contributes to Parkinson’s-like symptoms in children. The mutation interrupts the movement of dopamine. The new study was conducted using fruit flies…

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Positive Results Announced: APVO436 for AML, MDS

Positive Results Announced: APVO436 for AML, MDS

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:June 3, 2021
  • Post category:Acute Myeloid Leukemia/Myelodysplastic syndromes/Neutropenia

In a recent company update, via AccessWire, biotechnology company Aptevo Therapeutics Inc. ("Aptevo") shared positive results from a Phase 1 dose-escalation trial. During the trial, Aptevo evaluated APVO436 for patients…

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Preclinical Data Available on Roctavian for Hemophilia A
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Preclinical Data Available on Roctavian for Hemophilia A

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:June 3, 2021
  • Post category:Hemophilia/Hemophilia A

From May 11 to 14, 2021, the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) Virtual Annual Meeting took place. During the 24th annual meeting, a variety of stakeholders met…

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Primary Biliary Cholangitis: FDA Limits Obeticholic Acid Use Due to Safety Concerns
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis: FDA Limits Obeticholic Acid Use Due to Safety Concerns

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:June 3, 2021
  • Post category:Primary Biliary Cholangitis

According to a story from Medscape, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued a new restriction on the use of obeticholic acid (marketed as Ocaliva). The agency now…

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