A study conducted by researchers from Aix-Marseille University in France has revealed a new way to track disease progression of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1a (CMT1a)- changes to the nerves within the thigh.…
Every day, the world becomes increasingly technological. With this comes advances in many realms, from healthcare to education. Recently, says Parkinson's News, medical technology company Manus Neurodynamica received £750,000 (approx. $950,000)…
Celldex has just released positive results from a Phase 1 trial of an investigative therapy which could benefit patients living with chronic urticarias. This disease can result in decreased energy,…
A study led by Yoon Ho Sup, a Professor at NTU Singapore, and Kwang-Soo Kim, a professor at Harvard University, has uncovered two compounds with the ability to increase the…
By Danielle Bradshaw from In The Cloud Copy Cheri Tannenbaum spends her days making 1960s flower child themed clothing and it’s a style that she’s rather fond of wearing too.…
By Danielle Bradshaw from In The Cloud Copy Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is a combination of multiple physical and mental disabilities. 1 in every 15,000 people…
According to Healio, US veterans affected by pulmonary arterial hypertension are typically not treated with exercise rehabilitation, despite the fact that many medical professionals believe that utilizing exercise rehabilitation in…
When the 19-year-old French woman first visited the hospital, she was extremely lethargic. She displayed neurological symptoms. Upon kidney failure, the patient was admitted into the ICU. But soon, doctors…
By Danielle Bradshaw from In The Cloud Copy Expressive language sampling, or ELS, could potentially help researchers better measure how well treatments work for patients with fragile X syndrome or…
Arabel Standingbear sketches figures with lead pencils and paints realistic scenes with acrylics. Her poem was accepted by a museum. She has won in local art contests between schools, and…
Nicox SA, an international ophthalmology company, recently announced a Phase 3 clinical trial for NCX 470 to lower intraocular eye pressure. The article recently appeared in Eye Wire News. The…
Happy Friday! The world is full of difficult news right now. If you're looking for ways to educate yourself on some of the problems facing the world right now, especially…
An estimated 25-30 million Americans are part of the rare disease community. If you're one of them, you share a common (yet uncommon) experience: public scrutiny, difficulties in diagnoses, treatment…
June is recognized as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month. Primarily organized by the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA), this event is focused on spreading awareness as well as boosting efforts…
According to a story from PR Newswire, CureDuchenne Ventures has recently announced the initiation of its CureDuchenne Ventures 2020 Pitch Contest. This marks the first time that the contest has…
According to a story from BioSpace, the radiopharmaceutical company Clarity Pharmaceuticals has recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Rare Pediatric Disease designation to its…
According to a story from BioSpace, the biopharmaceutical company MacroGenics, Inc. has just announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Orphan Drug designation to the company's…
Acadia Pharmaceuticals recently released the results of their Phase 3 trial of Nuplazid, a treatment for the psychosis that Parkinson's disease patients experience. This medication has been approved since 2016,…
Gut bacteria has been connected to a number of conditions: depression, diabetes, and now Parkinson's disease. A study published in Annals of Neurology has shown that gut bacteria is linked…
June marks the start of Aphasia Awareness Month, designed to educate many on aphasia: causes, long-term affects, and the lives of those living with this condition. But, as the University…
According to News Medical, a recent international study designed to understand Lesch-Nyhan syndrome and its potential treatments discovered something intriguing: biochemical changes in the skin, cerebrospinal fluid, and urine. Now,…
According to Disability Horizons, an extremely talented filmmaker with muscular dystrophy recently won an Award of Recognition from The Best Shorts Film Competition. Stephanie Castelete-Tyrrell's film, entitled Muscle Warriors, documents…
Stacey Saiontz is many things: a worker, a wife, a mother. But right now, she is concerned. As an allergy parent, or a parent whose child has severe food…
According to a story from PR Newswire, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has recently awarded a total of eleven new grant awards that will help fund essential research…
According to a story from EurekAlert!, a recent international study is utilizing data from 45 patients to describe a mostly unknown new rare genetic disorder. The researchers are recommending that…
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