It's no secret that illicit substance use, or substance use disorders, can cause a variety of health effects, including increased risks for certain diseases. As Parkinson's News Today recently reported,…
In patients with rare or underserved conditions, it can sometimes be difficult to receive effective treatment. For example, chemotherapy, the standard-of-care for Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), is only effective in…
Partnerships within the medical community play a huge role in advancing research and developing treatments. According to Charcot-Marie-Tooth News, a new partnership has formed between Dr. Alessandra Bolino, PhD, the…
In some cases, serious complications occur following allogeneic stem cell or bone marrow transplants. For example, in patients with Graft-versus-host disease (GvHD), the donor cells may recognize patient cells as…
According to Muscular Dystrophy News, new research suggests that the cholesterol metabolic pathway could offer a potential therapeutic target for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Following microRNA analysis, researchers…
Yeast can be used in baking, brewing, and fermenting. But could it also be used to treat patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? According to Medical XPress, doctors believe so.…
In the past, antipsychotics were recommended as a potential treatment for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). This is because, in later stages of PD, patients may experience Parkinson's psychosis, which…
From June 4-8, 2021, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) held its Annual Meeting to discuss trends and research within the oncology field. According to Cancer Therapy Advisor,…
Eosinophilic asthma is a rare and often severe form of asthma which can be difficult to treat. Because of this, many patients with eosinophilic asthma experience diminished quality of life…
During the European Hematology Association (EHA) Annual Congress (EHA2021), which took place virtually this year, hematological experts and stakeholders discussed new advances in the field. According to Fierce Biotech, one…
Alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of the pulmonary veins (ACD/MPV), or alveolar capillary dysplasia (ACD) for short, is a rare, congenital, and life-threatening disorder. Without receiving lung transplants in infancy,…
Internationally, over 400,000 people die of malaria each year. In many cases, a majority of these deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa; children are the most vulnerable. However, according to Medical…
For the first time, a research study has discovered a genetic marker related to high-risk neuroblastoma. According to Medical XPress, researchers determined that anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene mutations and…
Mobility issues are common in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) - especially tendinopathy, or tendonitis. But why does this happen? According to Medical XPress, a study performed by Baylor College…
For years, researchers have been evaluating pridopidine, developed by Prilenia Therapeutics ("Prilenia"), as a potential therapy for patients with neurodegenerative conditions. As reported in HD Buzz, new research has highlighted…
From June 5-8, 2021, the European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) held its 58th Annual Virtual Meeting. Due to COVID-19, the meeting was held fully online. However, that…
Some conditions or diseases are more prevalent in certain groups. In the case of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), new research suggests that it is much more common in Black or…
Could a specialized cancer vaccine actually improve patient outcomes? According to a news release from biotechnology company AIVITA Biomedical, Inc. ("AIVITA"), the answer could be "yes." Citing data from a…
Typically, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is associated with obesity, or a body mass index (BMI) over 30.0. As obesity rates have continued to increase globally, so have the incidences of…
In a press release from late May 2021, biotechnology company CancerVAX, Inc. ("CancerVAX"), which works to develop targeted immunotherapy treatments, shared that it had entered into a sponsored research agreement…
At one point in the past, researchers studied a patient with congenital heart disease (CHD) and came out with a potential cause: SORBS2 gene mutations. However, because the study sample was so…
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is associated with a number of genetic mutations. In fact, the different mutations signify specific CMT subtypes, such as CMT1 or CMT3. According to Charcot-Marie-Tooth News,…
For all the coffee lovers who drink as much coffee as I do each day, this one's for you. Recently, a press release from the Icahn School of Medicine at…
Have you ever heard of base editing? This relatively new technology within the field of genome editing offers the potential opportunity to treat a variety of genetic conditions. According to…
In 2020, COVID-19, a novel coronavirus, began impacting the globe. Caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, COVID-19 has resulted in 172 million diagnoses and 3.7 million deaths worldwide. While acute kidney…
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