In mid-August 2021, biotechnology and pharmaceutical development company Biosight Ltd. shared that it had begun a Phase 2 clinical trial regarding one of its proprietary treatments - and that the…
Tracey Shephard and her partner David Luffingham lost their daughter to meningitis and are now sharing their story as a warning to parents and medical professionals throughout England. The 11-year-old,…
When it comes to the diagnostic process, many refer to their journey as a "diagnostic odyssey." For those with rare or underserved conditions, diagnosis often requires months - or even…
A recent study investigated the lingering effects of sleep deprivation in healthy adults. This study was conducted by Jeremy Ochab from Poland, alongside his colleagues. Sleep Deprivation Sleep deprivation or…
The FDA has just announced their approval of zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) as a therapeutic option for Waldenström's macroglobulinemia. This approval was given based on the ASPEN Phase 3 clinical trial, and…
On June 24, 2020, Savanna Wrobel was born. She came a little early as a premature baby: 35 weeks and 3 days. But that didn't stop her parents, Wade and…
It’s no secret that cannabis and its components are highly controversial. However, cannabis has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including seizures. According to Candid Chronicle, another related…
Genetic mutations are associated with a wide range of disorders or medical conditions. According to ALS News Today, researchers sought to understand the underlying genetics associated with sporadic amyotrophic lateral…
Many little girls dream of being princesses, and Michele Kingsland is no different. Well, she is a little different, because her wish was actually granted. The Make-A-Wish Foundation crowned Michele…
Jordana Rothschild, M.D. recently contributed an article to KevinMD discussing the perception that patients have about their doctors. Dr. Rothschild believes that the system we have created gives people the…
According to a story from Ebene Magazine, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially authorized that immunocompromised people could receive a third booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. This…
The CDC has issued a warning regarding melioidosis, a rare bacterial infection that is typically found in tropical climates, as it has reached the United States. At the time of…
A Phase 2 study examining the efficacy of patezolizumab and bevacizumab combined for malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) patients has just been published in the journal Cancer Discovery. The results demonstrated that…
A recent study conducted by Steven Greenstein evaluated the long-term effects of Epi-off corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) treatment. This therapy was first FDA approved in 2016. It is a therapy…
Kenneth Mitchell is an actor who has worked on the "Star Trek" franchise since 2017. He's played the Klingon Kol, the scientist Aurellio, Tenavik and Kol-Sha, alongside two other Klingons.…
New treatments for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) were approved based on a Phase 3 clinical trial. Richard Kim has recently provided an overview of this study. The Study This study ultimately…
Over the last few decades, there have been discussions regarding health issues associated with smoking cigarettes - or even exposure to secondhand smoke. For example, cigarette smoking is associated with…
A 15-year-old from Sydney, Australia has recently passed away after a battle with pneumococcal meningitis and a positive COVID-19 test. Osama Suduh was admitted to Sydney's Children's Hospital with a…
According to a story from medwirenews.com, a post-hoc analysis from a recent clinical trial has revealed that treatment with filgotinib can result in improvements in structural lesions detected by MRI…
In the Phase 2 LOTIS-2 clinical trial, researchers evaluated the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of Loncastuximab tesirine for patients with aggressive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). While there are treatment…
The article appeared on August 17th in the print issue of the National Academy of Sciences. The study offers an in-depth understanding of the underappreciated function of brain cholesterol. A…
A small study has recently discovered that sweet marjoram tea helps to lower depression and non-motor symptoms when taken daily in combination with the standard antiparkinsonian medication. While larger studies…
How does disease stage affect treatments and patient outcomes? In terms of adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) in pediatric patients, disease stage significantly impacts patient outcomes. According to Cancer Therapy Advisor, the…
Rare diseases often need extra support when it comes to research and drug development. Luckily, MMS Holdings Inc. (MMS) plans to provide some with their new support program. The program,…
An article by Sandra Boodman of the Washington Post recently appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer describing the long journey to an accurate diagnosis for sixty-nine-year-old novelist Cai Emmons. Cai had…
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