In a sense, Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) has always been somewhat of a mystery for doctors. As a rare multi-system disorder, LCH can affect the skin, lungs, bone marrow, spleen,…
On March 6, 2021, biopharmaceutical company Altavant Sciences ("Altavant") shared that it had initiated its Phase 2b ELEVATE 2 clinical trial. During the trial, researchers will evaluate rodatristat ethyl ("rodatristat")…
There are many reasons why medical research is important. It helps to amplify the patient voice, improve disease-related knowledge, and determine potential treatment goals. Additionally, medical research provides insight into…
Since its inception, the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) has worked to advance data standards to the highest possible quality. These standards are then used to make data more…
For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the diagnostic journey can be long and arduous. Unfortunately, many individuals are not diagnosed until later stages of the disease. As a result,…
Did you know that an estimated 30% of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience diplopia (double vision)? According to Parkinson's News Today, a large longitudinal study determined that diplopia is…
For many people, fish oil supplements are part of their health routine. I know that I have a bottle sitting in my vitamin cabinet. These supplements offer omega-3 fatty acids…
Medical research is crucial to expanding an understanding of certain conditions, which ultimately leads to improved diagnostic and treatment options, and more social awareness. In a recent press release, CurePSP…
How effective is guselkumab, a human monoclonal antibody, at treating patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA)? According to post-hoc data analysis from two clinical trials, the therapy was relatively effective.…
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare heart ailment, characterized by a weakened heart muscle, that occurs during pregnancy. But why do some pregnant women develop this condition while others do not?…
If you hear lithium, what's the first thing you think of? For years, lithium has been one of the most widely used and studied therapies for patients with bipolar…
Over the past 14 or so months, COVID-19 has dominated the headlines. It has reshaped the way that we work, attend school, build relationships with others, and receive medical treatment.…
According to HCP Live, a new study may have discovered a connection between severe pediatric atopic dermatitis and learning disabilities. Researchers, spearheaded by Dr. Joy Wan, MD, MSCE from the…
Normally, metformin is used to help control blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, new research suggests that the treatment option could also be beneficial for those with…
Growing up, I was always told that oral health related directly to regular health. But now, a study from researchers at the NYU College of Dentistry and Weill Cornell Medicine…
According to Drug Target Reviews, there may be an emerging vaccination effective against preventing Zika virus infection. Though many cases are mild, the infection can cause severe birth defects and…
On April 1, 2021, biopharmaceutical company AbbVie shared that new data is available from the Phase 3 SELECT-PsA 1 clinical trial. The 24-week results follow the impact of RINVOQ (upadacitinib)…
In late March 2021, the FDA gave Fast Track designation to annamycin. The treatment, initially developed for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), is now being explored for patients with…
Could repurposing certain drugs help treat other conditions? Well, according to Technology Networks, yes. Recently, researchers from the UCL Great Ormond Institute of Child Health and the Great Ormond Street…
What if we could harness a naturally occurring compound to starve and kill serious brain tumors? According to Medical XPress, researchers from Queen Mary University of London are working to…
A variety of gene mutations cause retinitis pigmentosa (RP) - but how do those genes affect the degeneration of rod and cone photoreceptors in the eyes? According to Medical XPress,…
In a recent press release, immuno-oncology and biopharmaceutical company GT Biopharma, Inc. ("GT") shared the release of new data and results from the Phase 1/2 GTB-3550 TriKE clinical trial. Through…
As many patients within the rare disease community know, the diagnostic odyssey can be long and arduous. But what if burgeoning technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI) and its branches (machine…
From April 5 - 30, the American Chemical Society meets to hold ACS Spring 2021, where chemistry professionals meet to discuss new research and knowledge in their field. During the…
With genetic disorders, there is always a big question: do specific gene mutations respond differently to treatment? How can treatment be targeted to best suit the needs of patients? According…
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