According to a story from The Charlotte Weekly, local resident Kevin Tobin recently ran 400 laps around his house---the equivalent of a marathon---to help raise money for Dan Donoher, a…
Saying "coronavirus changed the world" seems like a bit of an understatement right now. Jobs have embraced "work from home" en masse. Doctor's appointments are being rescheduled, school is online, and most…
According to a recent FDA press release, the agency has given its first approval for a drug developed specifically for adult patients diagnosed with upper tract, low-grade, urothelial cancer.…
According to the UN News, the first ever World Chagas Disease Day was celebrated on April 14, 2020 to raise awareness for Chagas Disease, a rare disease spread by…
In a post on the Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) Foundation's website, the organization discusses the possibilities of using gene therapy as a treatment for this rare genetic disorder. The page discusses…
According to a story from Hematology Advisor, the drug luspatercept (marketed as Reblozyl) recently demonstrated its ability to reduce transfusion burden in patients with beta thalassemia that depend on regular…
As noted recently in an article published by Cancer Network, the FDA has cleared CYNK-001 for use in COVID-19 patients. When the investigational new drug (IND) application is submitted to…
According to a story from Live Science, the ongoing coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has upended daily life in a myriad of ways and can make leaving the house feel a little intimidating.…
Alex Biagi was planning to try out for his high schools basketball team, and could already dunk. He said his dream was to be a professional basketball player. He grew…
According to an article in the Asco Post, the FDA granted accelerated approval to Merck's KEYTRUDA®, pembrolizumab, for the treatment of metastatic small cell lung cancer (SCLC). The drug targets…
On Wednesday April 22nd, 2020, the World Orphan Drug Congress held a one hour webinar that was focused on how the rare disease community could respond to the ongoing coronavirus/COVID-19…
According to Psychology Today, French physicians may have discovered new early symptoms of COVID-19: dyshydrosis and urticaria. Though the article is published in French, you can read the dermatologists'…
As reported in the CCA Blog, COVID-19 is reminding everyone what self-care means. When we can't rely on turning outwards to seek joy and comfort and good health, we must…
COVID-19 is difficult for many of us. We are facing an unprecedented time and questions abound. How do we handle our work, our families, our health? If you are a…
The ME Association has recently published its latest weekly "research roundup" for the week of April 17th. This includes the latest research related to myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as…
Happy day 134 of quarantine! Today, we're highlight four articles. First, to lift your spirits, we have a story of a young boy who made a recovery from a rare…
According to a story from Yahoo News, there's no denying that the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented experience for millions of people around the world. However, it can be especially…
We’ve all heard of the common symptoms of COVID-19 infection: fever, body aches, loss of taste and smell, and a dry and persistent cough. But according to Stat News, doctors…
According to a recent article in the Harvard Gazette, researchers from Harvard announced the results of a study involving animal models that brought about immunity and lasting recovery against acute…
Seattle Genetics, Bothell, Washington recently issued an announcement through Drugs.com that the FDA approved Tukysa™ combined with capecitabine and trastuzumab for patients with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. The drug combination…
In a story from Vietnam News, doctors in Hanoi, Vietnam at the Central Paediatrics Hospital announced for the first time that they had performed a successful bone marrow transplant using…
As reported in CCA Kids Blog, the state of the world right now leaves us with many unanswered questions that can trigger a mayhem of emotions. When reconciling something that recolors…
A new study is seeking to understand how the ongoing coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic is impacting patients with a rare blood cancer called Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM). The research is to be conducted…
12-year-old hockey player Tyler Singletary is a great team player and master on the ice. But, as reported by CBS17, Tyler found himself up against a new opponent in 2019…
With COVID-19 spreading across the country, many people are now thinking of how to keep their friends, their families, and themselves safe from the virus. But for those whose…
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