Scientists have been studying animals in order to better understand certain diseases for years. In fact, a genetic disorder that causes blindness called Leber's congenital amaurosis was found in…
According to a publication from EurekAlert, a clinical trial of setmelanotide, an experimental anti-obesity drug, is set to begin soon at the Alberta Diabetes Institute (of the University of Alberta).…
According to a story from Genetic Obesity News, the unusual case of a female Bardet-Biedl syndrome patient who also had endometrial cancer is causing researchers to wonder if the two…
The University Hospitals Birmingham in the UK is one of the four centres in the country to run a clinic for patients with Bardet-Biedl syndrome. They’ve recently written an article…
At Patient Worthy, we are dedicated to the covering the latest stories about rare diseases that appear in the news cycle. While this is an important part of our mission…
What do Nathaniel, a child with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome and Sylvester Stallone's famous boxing hero have in common? Keep reading below, or follow the original story to find out! Braille reading…
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