Radicava approval: Reality tempers excitement in ALS community
The first new treatment approved for amyotrophic later sclerosis (ALS) has generated a lot of excitement and enthusiasm in the ALS community since its approval in May of 2017, but…
The first new treatment approved for amyotrophic later sclerosis (ALS) has generated a lot of excitement and enthusiasm in the ALS community since its approval in May of 2017, but…
Information in a Specialty Pharmacy Times report indicates that immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy may be an effective option for patients with drug-resistant multiple myeloma who have relapsed. Multiple myeloma is…
According to a story from dailyhealthneeds.com, long term, regular use of protein pump inihibitors (PPI) can majorly increase the risk of contracting stomach cancer. PPIs are commonly used to treat…
Many cancer and blood specialists will not have encountered systemic mastocytosis. A new drug targets the underlying defect of the disease and will help put doctors on the lookout. Keep…
Out-of-pocket expenses for rare disease are astronomical, and the Ministry of Health (MOH), is taking time to find a more positive way to help benefit children and their families burdened…
Scientists in the UK are hopeful that they have discovered a new tool in the battle against brain cancer. The surprising solution is a virus. Ten patients in the UK…
TGIF, Patient Worthians! This week, kids went to bed wearing inside out pajamas and wishing for snow. Their wishes came true-- and so did the wishes of many rare disease…
According an article from CityNews Toronto, an anti-psychotic medication is undergoing clinical trials in the treating of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In other studies, the treatment has shown to help slow…