Earlier this month, the FDA approved Zelboraf (vemurafenib) for Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) with BRAF V600 mutation. The final results indicated a response rate of 54.5%. This is the first FDA-approved treatment…
The exact causes of avascular necrosis are often a mystery. Much the same as the lives of dinosaurs. That's right. Dinosaurs. Keep reading to learn more about this unlikely connection,…
Have you ever googled the word "precision"? Words linked to turbine engines, long-lasting tires and even industrial cameras pop up. But, what I didn’t see was anything related to precision…
Earlier this month, The Lancet Neurology published results from its PATH study (Polyneuropathy And Treatment with Hizentra), which showed efficacy in treating people with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). Great news and hope…
It’s a fact. Lifestyle and dietary changes are an important part of the formula to help lower “bad” cholesterol numbers. Whether you add more heart-healthy foods, healthier fats, or whey…
Big news for those with hemophilia! On Thursday, the FDA approved Hemlibra (manufactured by Genentech), a weekly self-injection for hemophilia A patients who have developed resistance to standard medicines for preventing…
Bleach baths. Hairbrushes. Scratching at skin lesions. Such is daily life when trying to find relief for the itching of severe atopic dermatitis (AD)--commonly called eczema. Now, these challenges are…
Jane Hamilton, a student at Century High School, Minnesota, has Tourette Syndrome, which is a disorder of the nervous system that can cause involuntary vocalizations and movements, which are commonly known…
When something in our computers doesn’t work or has a defect, we download a “patch” from the manufacturer, and call it repaired. With ongoing scientific research and development, the practice…
“It’s all in your head.” I dare say these are words that many people living with a rare disease, including dystonia, have heard. It’s absolutely unfair, aggravating, heartbreaking, maddening. I…
Children who like to dance are easy to identify. You’ll see them tapping their toes to pop songs, moving to the tunes on a television show or, in my case,…
Happy Friday Before Thanksgiving! As you prep your tummies for the feast next week, take a dive into some of our top stories this week. There is an article honoring…
Everyone with dietary restrictions knows the struggle of going to the grocery store, scanning the nutrition, and sighing when it doesn't quite meet the requirements you need. That exasperation, looking…
Looking different as a kid (or adult) can have a serious impact on your self-esteem, particularly if you’re dealing with something that also affects your health. Hair loss due to…
You've heard about Hurricane Irma and Maria that hit Puerto Rico, destroying schools, hospitals, and leaving the island without power. You've seen the devastating photos. Millions of people living there…
Scleroderma, which is chronic hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues, can have a huge influence on the body, both mentally and physically. According to Andrea Peixoto, in…
If you're a fan of indie documentaries and contemplating the purpose of life, you'll probably like Gabe. Long before the filming began, Gabe Weil's story started in St Louis. He…
All her life, Caitlin Shaw, a 15-year-old girl in England, has faced a number of serious health problems. She was born with numerous heart complications, as well as Kyphoscoliosis and…
You've seen hydrogels before: they're used in glues, contact lenses, breast implants, band-aids-- the list goes on. Hydrogels aren't exactly one thing, but a classification of gel: they're solid gel…
Hannah Chertock's art is a stunning testament to patience, and a thorough investigation of what it means to live in a human body. Chertock, the artist behind Bodies Adapt, studied…
Are eyes really the window to the soul? A recent study shows that they are, at least, a window into Angelman syndrome. Angelman syndrome (AS) is a neuro-genetic condition. It's…
For better or for worse, dating has become increasingly dependent on swiping, matching, and shaking your phone. We live in a world of pings, messages, and alerts. The smartphone dating…
Sixteen-year-old Ashrai Kumar has endured many nights of tossing and turning in pain due to ulcers caused from Behcet's disease. This chronic condition is seen prominently in Japan, Asia, and…
First, I want to address everyone, whether or not you have myasthenia gravis. If you're able to get the flu vaccine, but haven't yet, you should get on that as…
Can increasing awareness and early screenings have an impact on heart health in Canada? When it comes to familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), Vancouver’s top medical advisors believe it can, according to…
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