New Data Available on Paltusotine for Acromegaly
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New Data Available on Paltusotine for Acromegaly

  On September 9, 2022, researchers presented data at the European Neuroendocrine Association (ENEA) meeting. According to Yahoo! Finance, one such presentation centered around new safety and efficacy data from the…

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Novel Gene Therapy Uses Brain Surgery to Achieve Results For Huntington’s Disease Patients, Part Two

As discussed in Part I of this article, a recent HDBUZZ publication featured a news item stating that due to several severe adverse events occurring during the initial AMT-130 trial…

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Soticlestat Reduces Seizure Frequency in Dravet Syndrome, Study Shows
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Soticlestat Reduces Seizure Frequency in Dravet Syndrome, Study Shows

Both Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) are characterized by frequent and often severe seizures. In many cases, those affected require multiple medications to manage their condition and prevent epileptic…

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GBS from Zika Virus Linked to Poor Olfactory Function
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GBS from Zika Virus Linked to Poor Olfactory Function

Postnatal Zika virus can cause other complications and health issues for those affected. According to Neurology Advisor, one such complication is Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Researchers believe that GBS following postnatal…

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First Participant Dosed in IMG-004 Trial for Immunological Diseases
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First Participant Dosed in IMG-004 Trial for Immunological Diseases

  Near the start of August 2022, biotechnology company Inmagene Biopharmaceuticals ("Inmagene") and biopharmaceutical company HUTCHMED shared via news release that the first participant had been dosed in a Phase…

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Targeting Parasite DNA: A Way to Fight Malaria?
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Targeting Parasite DNA: A Way to Fight Malaria?

In 2020, researchers estimated that 627,000 people died of malaria. Unfortunately, many of these deaths were children – particularly in areas such as sub-Saharan Africa. Scientists and researchers have been…

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Study Explores Genetic Risk Factors for NAFLD
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Study Explores Genetic Risk Factors for NAFLD

The incidence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been rapidly rising worldwide, with many healthcare providers expressing concern. Because of this rapid growth – and simultaneous problems with underdiagnosis…

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Moonshots for Unicorns: The Quest to Cure PGAP3 – and Other Single-Gene Disorders (Pt. 1)
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Moonshots for Unicorns: The Quest to Cure PGAP3 – and Other Single-Gene Disorders (Pt. 1)

Zach and Geri Landman are devoted parents and physicians – a pain specialist and pediatrician, respectively – committed to making the world a better place for those around them. They…

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Could Machine Learning Predict Lupus Hospitalizations?
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Could Machine Learning Predict Lupus Hospitalizations?

  Have you ever heard of machine learning? Machine learning is a form of artificial intelligence (AI) which teaches systems to learn, act, and improve an experience without explicit programming.…

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New Study Highlights a Protein With the Potential to Predict Cancer Deaths and Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Inside Precision Medicine recently featured an article describing a study that was published in the European journal Diabetologia conducted by a team of Chinese and Swedish researchers. The study suggested…

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Study: Oxaloacetate Reduces Chronic Fatigue and Shows Promise for ME/CFS
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Study: Oxaloacetate Reduces Chronic Fatigue and Shows Promise for ME/CFS

Myalgic encephalomyelitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), can cause sustained, extreme, and often debilitating fatigue that does not improve with rest. Currently, no approved therapies exist for those with ME/CFS.…

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