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How Can Alpha-Synuclein Contribute to Fabry Disease Kidney Damage?
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How Can Alpha-Synuclein Contribute to Fabry Disease Kidney Damage?

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:June 12, 2023
  • Post category:Fabry Disease

  If you’ve ever heard of alpha-synuclein before, you may have heard it described in relation to Parkinson’s disease. Alpha-synuclein clumps in the brain; while doctors are still trying to…

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ASGCT Annual Meeting: Presentation Shared Data on EPI-321 for FSHD
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ASGCT Annual Meeting: Presentation Shared Data on EPI-321 for FSHD

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:June 12, 2023
  • Post category:Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy 1a

  This year, the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) held its 26th annual meeting from May 16 through May 20, 2023. In a news release, biotechnology company…

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Could AI Diagnose Pompe Disease Using Electronic Health Records?
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Could AI Diagnose Pompe Disease Using Electronic Health Records?

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:June 12, 2023
  • Post category:Pompe Disease

  As it currently stands, it can be difficult to diagnose a rare disease. Many patients require multiple specialist visits over years (the average rare disease diagnosis takes 4-5 years,…

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Mitazalimab Snags Orphan Drug Designation for Pancreatic Cancer
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Mitazalimab Snags Orphan Drug Designation for Pancreatic Cancer

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:June 12, 2023
  • Post category:Pancreatic Cancer/Timely

Although the 5-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer has slightly risen (from 11% to 12%), there is still much work to be done. Pancreatic cancer can be difficult to treat.…

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June is Dravet Syndrome Awareness Month!
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June is Dravet Syndrome Awareness Month!

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:June 12, 2023
  • Post category:Dravet Syndrome

Did you know that June is considered Dravet Syndrome Awareness Month? Every year, people within the Dravet syndrome community come together to amplify stories, raise awareness, and encourage the general…

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