Many cancers employ a sort of genetic smoke screen that allows them to hide from the body’s immune system. One variety of immunotherapy, however, may be able to clear the…
If you or someone you love has multiple sclerosis, you probably know a bit about myelin. The human body needs to protect its crucial nerve cells, so it surrounds them…
England’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recently approved three new thyroid cancer treatments for their National Health Service (NHS). The new treatments provide a wider variety of…
Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue makes a splash every season it comes out. Historically, this has not always been for the most empowering reasons. This years issue, however, features at least…
Pancreatic cancer carries one of the highest mortality rates of any cancer worldwide. One reason for this is that the disease is inexplicably aggressive. It metastasizes early. New research, however,…
A breakthrough app won the Henry Ford Health System’s first artificial intelligence challenge. A team from Israel developed the app to assist in monitoring conditions such as Parkinson’s and hydrocephalus.…
The Imperial College of London recently began development of a body suit to improve treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The suit uses a unique artificial intelligence interface to collect and…
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals recently brought a new familial hypercholesterolemia drug to clinical endpoint. The drug is currently being tested as MGL-3196. Here's what you need to know about the new drug.…
A new study has revealed several complications of a multiple sclerosis treatment. The studies illuminate difficulties surrounding a powerful drug treatment and potential pregnancies. Keep reading to learn more about the…
Pompe disease affects roughly one person in every 40,000. One form of the disease specifically develops within the first months of birth, or early on in childhood. Now, the first…
At the beginning of February. BioPontis Alliance announced a partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital. Together, the two set their sights on Huntington’s disease. Specifically, they hope to develop new treatment options.…
Multiple sclerosis represents one of the leading causes of disability in young adults. It’s an autoimmune condition that eats away at parts of the body’s nerve cells. Recent research by…
In a lot of ways, MacKenzie Bozeman looks like every other child. She seems joyful, and energetic. She gives her parents plenty to keep up with. It would be almost…
Sailormen, Inc. represents one of the largest franchise groups of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants in the United States. The company includes 136 stores across six states. How does this related…
One of the most impressive moments of childhood is when a young child takes his or her first steps. Natalie Essex, age four, loves to walk. For Natalie, spinal muscular…
Spark Therapeutics will be hosting a conference call this Tuesday. For those interested in the business side of therapy, this is an interesting opportunity to observe. Find out more about…
The National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, and Skin Diseases awarded 6.5 million dollars to a team of researchers last month. The grant funding goes towards the creation of a new…
England’s National Health Service has just approved a new drug for the treatment of breast cancer. While the drug is most effective in specific cases, advocacy group Breast Cancer Now…
In her recent story with Huffington Post, Allison Landa describes her experiences with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Her article, self-titled as “My Life as a Former Bearded Lady,” details a lifetime…
The FDA has doubled down on warnings regarding balloon angioplasty. Proposed as a treatment for multiple sclerosis, the surgical use of balloons in the jugular vein has been deemed risky…
The United Network for Organ Sharing recently altered the rules of the organ transplant system. Geography is no longer as crucial a factor in securing a needed organ. Some view…
All manner of microbes make their home in our intestines. This delicately balanced system is known as the microbiome. A recent study shows that certain cells in the intestines regulate…
Researcher’s at the University of Cape Town discovered a new link between human beings and dinosaurs. That unlikely connection stems from the disease osteomyelitis. Keep reading to learn more about…
Determining whether a cancer treatment is having the desired effect can be a tricky science. New research by a team from the Keck School of Medicine of USC leverages characteristics…
A recent article in the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists AANA Journal describes some possible side effects of anesthesia on patients with Lyme disease. Keep reading to learn more about…
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