Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare disorder, in which a genetic mutation disrupts the production of a protein that holds the skin together. This creates intense and painful blistering externally,…
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…
Vinmec, a healthcare facility in Vietnam made bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) history. They successfully treated BDP using a method that had never been tried before: the stem cell transplant. The procedure occurred…
According to a new study, getting tested for Zika once is not enough. A second procedure may be needed to avoid giving birth to a child with defects. We all…
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…
If you have psoriasis, you're familiar with the itchy, red patches of skin. The patches can show up anywhere. Typically, they're found on elbows, ankles, knees, and scalps. They might…
Last week, science continued to break boundaries and save lives. In this case, a new gene therapy was used by doctors in Europe to replace the decaying skin of a…
When a baby is born prematurely, things can get complicated pretty fast. The world is a challenging place for a child whose body isn't quite equipped to function on its…
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