The FDA's Orphan Drug designation offers a special status to drugs or biologics designed to treat rare conditions. In the United States, a rare disease is one that impacts less…
Recently, scientists have been exploring a more genetically-based underlying cause of pancreatic cancer. Now, according to Medical XPress, researchers are deepening their understanding of genetics and pancreatic cancer in relation…
Earlier this week, biotechnology company Time Technologies announced that its drug candidate SM-88 received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. The FDA defines…
ABC's Bachelor franchise isn't exactly known for not dramatizing the medical experience of contestants (if this article were in video format, we'd insert a montage here of all of the times…
Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Pheochromocytoma refers to a type of tumor that arises from chromaffin cells. They normally occur in the adrenal medulla. However, 10% of these tumors occur outside of this…
Hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday! The weather where we are is freezing this week-- but that's a perfect excuse to sit down with a few of our top…
Lung Cancer Awareness Month started with a bang at the Press Conference and Panel Discussions today in the Holeman Lounge of the National Press Club. Two panels of renowned lung…
When the pituitary gland overproduces growth hormone (GH), its usually because a pituitary adenoma has formed. An adenoma is a benign tumor that causes the patient to continue to grow. Hands and feet…
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