For people with sickle cell disease, a common, painful symptom is vaso-occlusive crisis, which is when blood circulation is blocked by sickled red blood cells. This restriction of circulation results…
For a long time, Huntington's Disease has been monitored and studied through the examination of subjective measures, such as Unified Huntington Disease Rating Scale (UHDRS), and survey-based questions. MC10 is…
Patients in the ICU are under constant surveillance, with consistent monitoring of their blood pressure, blood cultures, and other laboratory markers. These things help doctors understand how the patient is…
Gracie Mellalieu, a twelve-year-old girl from Wales, is excited to headline the Christmas concert at St. Asaph Cathedral. This accomplishment comes after Gracie gained attention for a thank you song…
Over the course of the past nineteen years, scientists were able to successfully map the entirety of the human genome and there have been great advances in genetic testing. These…
Gina, a 14-year-old Jewish girl, had familial dysautonomia when she passed away. She was described as a having a 'positive and upbeat attitude' and enjoyed spending time with her older…
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All parents have fears for their children, but few of them expect their child to be diagnosed with a disease so rare there are only 2-4 diagnoses for every 100,000…
Maddie Brown Brush is famous for being on TLC's Sister Wives, and she welcomed her daughter, Evangalynn Kodi, into the world with her husband on August 20. Brown Brush described…
Porphyria is a rare blood disease, with less than 20,000 cases in the U.S. every year. Because of this rarity, many people are unaware that the symptoms they experience have…
People often expect that genetic disorders require prescribed, expensive drugs and treatments, but an article by Medical Xpress goes against this idea. Researchers at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research…
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Researchers have learned that the majority of diseases have a genetic component. It is because of this fact that health professionals are stressing the importance of genetic testing and knowing…
Nobody expects a shocking diagnosis for their significant other right before one of the most important days of their lives. Ariona Kryeziu's life was altered significantly when her fiancee, 20-year-old…
The majority of the drama that Kim Kardashian faces is unrelatable to many of the people who keep up with her life at home. They do not deal with extravagant…
According to an article from The Plymouth Herald, Miriam, a 9-year-old from Yelverton, U.K., has been nominated for CBBC's Big Heart Award for the care she has provided to her…
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For a long time there have been no treatments for Friedreich's ataxia. With no FDA approved therapies, people with this disease have only been receiving symptomatic treatment. Exicure has changed…
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