What do medication, vagus nerve stimulation, and low-carb ketogenic diets all have in common? Currently, these are all therapeutic options for those with Dravet syndrome. However, researchers and doctors believe…
Glioblastoma is a highly malignant and aggressive brain cancer. With a 5-year survival rate of under 10%, there is an urgent need for newer and more effective diagnostic and treatment…
Over the last few years, more research has been dedicated to understanding the impact of gut health and the gut microbiome on overall health. More recently, researchers sought to understand…
Understanding a rare disease is the first step in treating it. How can you combat the underlying mechanisms of a disorder if you do not know what they are? A…
Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the headlines. In 2021, vaccines became available to prevent severe COVID-19 infection. However, this has also brought up numerous questions…
BeyondSpring Pharmaceuticals has issued a press release announcing that the FDA presented the company with a complete response letter pertaining to its drug plinabulin and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). The…
This week the Guardian reported that a pig’s heart, which was genetically modified, had been transplanted into a patient by doctors who were trying to save his life. The patient was…
A glioblastoma diagnosis can be devastating. Currently, the 5-year survival rate is under 10%. This highly malignant cancer, which forms in the brain and spinal cord, is also somewhat difficult…
Grant and award programs can be crucial in spurring therapeutic discovery and development. According to News Medical, this is what the Follicular Lymphoma Foundation (FLF) aims to do with its…
Crohn’s disease causes inflammation throughout the digestive tract. But what factors influence the severity of this inflammation? Medical XPress describes how a study out of Case Western Reserve University discovered…
In the past, there have been little to no concrete studies evaluating the relationship between hereditary angioedema (HAE) and cancer risk. However, researchers questioned whether some sort of relationship could…
How does long-term non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use influence health? Do NSAIDS used by older adults influence the development of any other conditions or adverse reactions? According to the Nephrology…
Biogen Inc. recently announced data that included extended results from its earlier Phase 3b NOVA study on the administration of natalizumab and the evaluation of the drugs Tysabri® and Vumerity. …
What if researchers could change DNA processes within brain tumors to improve overall survival rates and patient outcomes? According to Medical XPress, researchers found that L-methylfolate, in conjunction with the…
Newborn screening (NBS) is a public health service within the United States through which babies are screened for medical conditions that otherwise wouldn't be apparent at birth. Many of the…
Is there a relationship between increased sun exposure and breast cancer risk? At first glance, you might think, “Sure. Sun exposure probably increases the risk.” However, according to an article…
It’s no secret that stress can be both psychologically and physically damaging. But how does stress influence the way that our bodies respond to certain conditions? According to Medical XPress,…
Diagnosing amyloidosis (abnormal protein in tissue) is a complex process. Over eighty percent of amyloidosis patients are undiagnosed. The disease takes hold after the blood plasma cells in the bone…
Want to learn about scientific topics without needing a PhD? Check out the Science Simplified blog from TESS Research Foundation! Dr. Tanya Brown, PhD, works with researchers to make science…
In the European Union (EU), Orphan Drug designation is given to drugs or biologics intending to improve the treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of rare or serious illnesses. To be…
Pursuing an education can be difficult enough without any other extraneous factors. But what if you were also battling frequent infections, gastrointestinal problems, and recurrent hospitalizations? For Evan Brandon,…
Back in December, UCB released the results of its phase 3 trial of rozanolixizumab in adult patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). Fortunately, these data were positive, pointing to this…
According to a recent article, patients with phenylketonuria (PKU) are unable to eat proteins because of their condition. However, a new probiotic might be the solution. Phenylketonuria (PKU) PKU is…
Just 50 years ago, receiving a diagnosis of severe aplastic anemia could be devastating. While therapeutic options have greatly improved over the past five decades, some doctors have still found…
Orphan Drug designation is typically granted to drugs or biologics intended to treat, prevent, or diagnose rare diseases; in the United States, these are conditions affecting under 200,000 Americans. Drug…
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