Jessica Lynn has an educational background in writing and marketing. She firmly believes in the power of writing in amplifying voices, and looks forward to doing so for the rare disease community.
Parkinson's disease and dystonia are difficult diseases to live with for many reasons, not the least of which is that often drug therapy doesn't provide enough relief.
It is no secret that certain conditions can sometimes be debilitating or make it harder to partake in day-to-day life. According to Hypoparathyroidism News, researchers recently sought to understand the…
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Hypoparathyroidism Reduces Quality-of-Life, Study Shares
Past research has shown that rogue Th17 cells could help spur the manifestation of autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS). But why do these cells go wrong and how could…
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Inhibiting Effects of NETs Could Treat Multiple Sclerosis
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From January 20th through the 22nd, 2022, researchers, specialists, and other stakeholders descended on the Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium to discuss new and innovative research on gastrointestinal cancers. During the Symposium,…
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Adding Docetaxel to Cisplatin, 5-FU Improves Esophageal Cancer Overall Survival
Those with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) have fragile, easily blistered skin. Unfortunately, because of dysfunctional tissue repair, wounds may take longer to heal – causing increased levels of scarring…
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Could Methotrexate Treat RDEB?
In the past, research has suggested that there was a genetic component to essential tremor (ET), a nervous system disorder. According to Medscape, researchers recently expanded on this understanding by…
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5 Genetic Loci Increase Essential Tremor Risk
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In a late January 2022 news release, gene therapy company Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. ("Taysha") shared that trial data was now available on TSHA-120. The therapy, designed to treat giant…
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Positive Data Available on TSHA-120 for Giant Axonal Neuropathy
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) occur following alcohol exposure during a mother’s pregnancy. But what is life like for those with fetal alcohol syndrome and their caregivers? The Irish Examiner…
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Ireland Launches Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Survey
Currently, there are a number of treatment options for patients with follicular lymphoma. But for patients whose condition has relapsed despite prior treatments, there are very limited therapeutic options. After…
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Kymriah Effective for Pretreated Follicular Lymphoma
Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania recently explored the underlying biological cause and mechanisms behind fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). In the past, researchers from…
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Dysfunctional Muscle Regeneration May Cause FOP
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Just about two years ago, Jane Warrimer began experiencing abnormal menstruation. Her period was no longer regular; her bleeding lasted for weeks at a time. After pursuing an IUD, Jane…
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Ovarian Cancer Misdiagnosed as Perimenopause: Jane’s Story
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Have you ever heard of an astrocyte? This star-shaped cell is found throughout the nervous system. Normally, healthy astrocytes protect motor neurons from damage or degeneration. But according to Medical…
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Toxic Astrocyte Changes May Contribute to ALS
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Each year, approximately 1 in every 1 million infants is diagnosed with pediatric myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a group of rare disorders characterized by the abnormal or deficient formation of blood…
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Research Identifies How Gene Mechanisms Influence Pediatric MDS
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Seven years ago, at just 15 years old, Lauren Blake was diagnosed with gastroparesis. This condition makes it difficult for Lauren to keep down her meals or, really, to eat…
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Woman with Gastroparesis Fundraises for Gastric Pacemaker
For years, there have been few – or no – therapeutic options in Canada for those with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), a rare genetic connective tissue disorder. However, this has…
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Sohonos (Palovarotene) Approved in Canada for FOP
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Orphan Drug designation is granted to drugs or biologics intending to treat, prevent, or diagnose rare diseases or conditions. For the purpose of the designation, “rare” is considered any condition…
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AO-176 for Multiple Myeloma Earns Orphan Drug Designation
In a recent news release, enzyme engineering company Codexis, Inc. shared that its product CDX-6512 received both Orphan Drug and Rare Pediatric Disease designations from the FDA. Both designations were…
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CDX-6512 for Homocystinuria Earns RPD and Orphan Drug Designations
Cannabidiol (CBD) has recently been lauded for its many uses, ranging from stress relief to seizure reductions. Specialty pharmaceuticals company Zynerba Pharmaceuticals (“Zynerba”) developed an experimental cannabidiol gel called Zygel…
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Zygel Safe and Well-Tolerated for Fragile X Syndrome
What do medication, vagus nerve stimulation, and low-carb ketogenic diets all have in common? Currently, these are all therapeutic options for those with Dravet syndrome. However, researchers and doctors believe…
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TANGO Gene Therapy Could Treat Dravet Syndrome
In a news release from January 24, 2022, immuno-pharma company AIM ImmunoTech Inc. ("AIM") shared that positive clinical data was now published. The data, which you can find in Clinical Cancer…
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Positive Clinical Data Available on Intraperitoneal Chemo-Immunotherapy for Ovarian Cancer
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Glioblastoma is a highly malignant and aggressive brain cancer. With a 5-year survival rate of under 10%, there is an urgent need for newer and more effective diagnostic and treatment…
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Researchers Are Developing a Glioblastoma Blood Test
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Over the last few years, more research has been dedicated to understanding the impact of gut health and the gut microbiome on overall health. More recently, researchers sought to understand…
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Could the Maternal Microbiome Protect Against Biliary Atresia?
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Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical compound found in cannabis and derived from hemp. Unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive. It is lauded for its ability to treat a wide variety…
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Could CBD Shrink Glioblastoma Tumors?
According to a news release from immuno-oncology company IMV Inc., the first patient has been dosed in the Phase 2b VITALIZE clinical trial. During the trial, researchers are evaluating a…
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First Patient Dosed in MVP-S, KEYTRUDA Study for DLBCL
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Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the headlines. In 2021, vaccines became available to prevent severe COVID-19 infection. However, this has also brought up numerous questions…
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No Relationship Between COVID-19 Vaccine and Preterm Birth, Study Shares
In late December 2021, biopharmaceutical company Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Deciphera") shared that its therapy QINLOCK (ripretinib) was approved in the United Kingdom. The treatment is designed for adults with advanced…
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ICYMI: QINLOCK Approved in UK for GISTs
