To learn more about various conditions, how to treat them, and how to improve patient outcomes, medical research plays a crucial role. According to a news release from Saint Louis…
Dimeric calpains are calcium-activated cysteine proteases which help to regulate cell function. If these calpains are overactive, it could lead to fibrosis (tissue scarring) and tissue damage. In the…
Most patients with Norrie disease, a rare X-linked genetic disorder, often develop sensorineural hearing loss. But what mechanisms cause this hearing loss to occur? According to Medical XPress, researchers from…
Fenchol, a natural compound, is known for its herbal and appealing scent. This compound is found in a number of plants, including basil, nutmeg, and eucalyptus leaves. In the past,…
According to a recent press release from Horizon Therapeutics, UPLINZA, the only FDA-approved treatment for AQP4 antibody-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), may be a viable treatment option for African…
Over the years, an inordinate amount of time and resources have been spent on the search for the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. According to a recent article in Medical News…
If you could receive a vaccine to potentially prevent any condition, or at least reduce its severity, would you? According to Medical XPress, University of Toledo researchers are exploring this…
The medical term ‘inflammatory bowel disease’ is fairly common. But most people are not familiar with the ‘extra-intestinal manifestations (EIMS)' of IBD. A recent article in the AGA Journals Blog…
Funding for clinical trials can be an issue, especially for rare disease studies. Luckily, there are programs that exist to help with the financials, such as the "Clinical Studies of…
A recent study conducted by the Penn State College of Medicine revealed that taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists six months before COVID-19 infection decreases the risk of a severe…
A new collaboration between the University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Rare Cancer Research Foundation aims to solve a problem that has been a major obstacle for…
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a rare condition that's characterized by fast and chaotic heartbeats. Episodes have the potential to cause fainting, seizures, or even death. Because of this, affected…
If you've ever heard any discussions around the topic of opioids, you probably know that there is a lot of controversy and a similar deal of complexity. However, researchers in…
In the past, caffeine has been somewhat of a complex or even controversial topic. While some research shares that it is bad for health, others laud caffeine’s ability to enhance…
In the United States, Orphan Drug designation is granted to drugs or biologics which show promise in treating patients with rare and life-threatening conditions. For the purpose of this article…
Frontiers In Medicine recently published a critical review by Maureen Hanson and Adam O’Neal of Cornell University’s Department of Biology and Genetics. The authors searched for the cause of myalgic…
It's no secret that genetic mutations can alter the way our bodies - and bodily processes - work. For example, explains Charcot-Marie-Tooth News, GARS gene mutations stop protein production in ribosomes. These…
In the past, researchers believed that Valley Fever, a fungal disease caused by coccidioides fungus, was mostly found in the southwestern United States, as well as areas in Mexico and…
According to an article submitted to StatNews by members of the Barth Syndrome Foundation, the FDA approved the drug Aduhelm in accordance with its accelerated approval program. Although the treatment…
There are inequities when it comes to race in the medical sphere, just as there are in every other facet of life. One specific issue pertains to clinical trials, as…
Medical research drives a huge amount of our understanding around rare diseases. Recently, researchers from Brown University performed a study to deepen their understanding of a rare, X-linked genetic disorder…
Pregnancy can be stressful enough as is without the looming threat of COVID-19, a novel coronavirus which has played a huge role in our lives since the beginning of 2020.…
Part I This is the first of a two-part series on ‘compassion fatigue' and burnout in an area of nursing that, over the years, has seen a significant increase in…
The outcome of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) varies. The disease can lie dormant for decades, or it can become fatal in a matter of months. According to a recent article in…
The Arizona Bioindustry Association recently published an article stating that researchers at Arizona University are now proceeding to a Phase 2b clinical trial for a newly developed therapy for Alzheimer's. The…
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