CRISPR Successfully Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Mouse Model
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CRISPR Successfully Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Mouse Model

According to a story from Fierce Biotech, the results of a year-long study examining the utility of the groundbreaking gene-editing technology CRISPR in treating the rare genetic disorder Duchenne muscular…

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Updates From Spark Highlight the Potential of Gene Therapy for Treating Hemophilia

According to a story from Hemophilia News Today, the drug developer Spark Therapeutics, Inc., has recently released several updates in regards to a number of its experimental gene therapies that…

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Study Highlights Long Term Benefits of Thymectomy Surgery for Myasthenia Gravis Patients
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Study Highlights Long Term Benefits of Thymectomy Surgery for Myasthenia Gravis Patients

According to a story from EurekAlert!, a recent study revealed that the surgical removal of the thymus gland, known as a thymectomy, was able to provide long-term benefits for patients…

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Recent Study Demonstrates Smartphone App’s Ability to Detect Early Signs of Movement Disorders
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Recent Study Demonstrates Smartphone App’s Ability to Detect Early Signs of Movement Disorders

According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, a recent study describes the ability of an innovative smartphone app that uses touch-based input in order to detect the early signs…

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For This Woman With Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, This New Barbie is Life-Changing
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For This Woman With Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, This New Barbie is Life-Changing

According to a story from the Huffington Post, a recent Instagram post from the Barbie brand of dolls indicates that the company is beginning to expand its line of dolls…

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First Patient Receives Treatment in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Clinical Trial
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First Patient Receives Treatment in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Clinical Trial

According to a story from BioPortfolio, the biopharmaceutical company Complexa, Inc. recently announced that it has dosed the first patient in its Phase 2 clinical trial which is testing the…

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Interim Data for Phase 3 Graft-versus-Host Disease Trial Looks Promising

According to a story from PR Newswire, the specialty pharmaceutical company Mallinckrodt plc recently announced the release of interim data from the company's Phase 3 clinical trial. This trial is…

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Study Suggests That Improved Treatment Options are Making a Difference for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Patients
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Study Suggests That Improved Treatment Options are Making a Difference for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Patients

According to a story from Juvenile Arthritis News, a recent study shows that a greater percentage of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis are participating in school sports activities in the…

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Experimental Treatment Earns Breakthrough Therapy Designation for TK2 Deficiency, a Form of Mitochondrial Disease
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Experimental Treatment Earns Breakthrough Therapy Designation for TK2 Deficiency, a Form of Mitochondrial Disease

According to a story from BioSpace, the biopharmaceutical company Modis Therapeutics recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthough Therapy designation for the company's experimental…

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Experimental Treatment for Macular Telangiectasia Type 2 Earns Fast Track Designation

According to a story from prnewswire.com, the biopharmaceutical company Neurotech Pharmaceuticals recently announced that the company had earned Fast Track designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This…

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New Collaborative Effort Will Test a Potential Treatment for Sanfilippo Syndrome
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New Collaborative Effort Will Test a Potential Treatment for Sanfilippo Syndrome

According to a story from Market Screener the biotechnology company Bioblast Pharma has announced a new partnership with Team Sanfilippo a nonprofit foundation which is committed to medical research related…

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Online Gaming Allowed Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patient to Transcend Physical Limits
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Online Gaming Allowed Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patient to Transcend Physical Limits

According to a story from BBC, Mats Steen passed away at 25 years old due to complications from his Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Upon his death, parents Robert and Trude grieved…

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Experimental Cancer Drug Displays Potential in a Number of Rare Cancers
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Experimental Cancer Drug Displays Potential in a Number of Rare Cancers

According to a story from EurekAlert!, a new type of cancer drug that is being described as a "Trojan horse" that infiltrates cancer tumors is showing potential in several types…

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Residential Care for Prader-Willi Syndrome? This Celebrity is Considering It

According to a story from metro.co.uk, celebrity Katie Price, an English television personality, author, singer, and designer is reportedly considering part time residential care for her son Harvey. Harvey has…

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