The First Therapy in 15 Years has just Been Approved by the FDA for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma!

The FDA has just approved the very first therapy for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) in more than 15 years. It is the NovoTTF-100L System, developed by Novocure. Not only is…

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The Cure Rare Disease Foundation is Trying to Change the “One Size Fits All” Approach Toward Treatment

The Cure Rare Disease Foundation The Cure Rare Disease Foundation's mission is to increase collaborative efforts between researchers in order to accelerate the development of customized therapies for individuals living with…

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Utility of Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Unclear, Report Says
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Utility of Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Unclear, Report Says

According to a story from Science Daily, a review of studies focused on allogeneic stem cell transplants as a treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma found that it wasn't possible to conclude…

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An In-Depth Discussion About FDA Oversight of Diagnostic Tests and the Effect of Inaccurate Tests on Patients

  Newly diagnosed patients may decide to either receive medical treatment or forego treatment based on the results of their diagnostic test.  As recently reported in PEW, although it is…

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A New Potential Drug Target for Inflammatory Diseases such as Ulcerative Colitis Discovered

Claudia Stäubert and her team of researchers at the University of Leipzig have just reported noteworthy findings which could impact the future treatment of inflammatory diseases. Lactic acid bacteria, or…

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Saturday Afternoon Live: Dr. Steven Treon’s Presentation at the 2019 IWMF Educational Forum June 8th will be Streamed Online!

The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF) is a nonprofit organization founded by patients. Their mission? Support patients currently living with Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia (WM) while simultaneously supporting the search for a…

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England’s NHS Reaches Agreement for Coverage with SMA Drug Manufacturer Biogen
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England’s NHS Reaches Agreement for Coverage with SMA Drug Manufacturer Biogen

According to a publication from Express Digest, Britain's National Health Service (NHS) has finally reached an agreement with American biotechnology company Biogen Inc. over the price of Spinraza - a…

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Experimental Treatment for Multiple Myeloma Earns Orphan Drug Designation
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Experimental Treatment for Multiple Myeloma Earns Orphan Drug Designation

According to a story from globenewswire.com, the biopharmaceutical company Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. recently announced that the company's investigational product candidate P-BCMA-101 has been granted Orphan Drug Designation from the US…

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This Spinocerebellar Ataxia Patient is Committed to Spreading Awareness
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This Spinocerebellar Ataxia Patient is Committed to Spreading Awareness

According to a story from Kamloops Coffee Talk, Darrin Rein, of Kamloops, British Columbia, was just recently diagnosed with spinocerebellar ataxia, a rare disease that affects mobility and coordination. Despite…

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Could Stopping Using the Word “Rare” Increase the Rate of Diagnosis for Rare Disease Patients?

The Word "Rare" Unfortunately, many experts in rare disease believe the phrase "rare disease" may be harming the very population it describes. The Director of the National Center for Advancing…

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Resort City in California has Made Their Beaches Wheelchair Accessible with Temperature Controlled Mats

Coronado is a resort city located in San Diego, California. It's known for its luxury hotels, delicious restaurants, beautiful parks, and gorgeous beaches. It has just been announced that the…

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