In a news release from California Polytechnic State University ("Cal Poly"), the University shares how a joint study between itself and the University of South Florida ("USF") has garnered new…
Did you know that zebrafish are often used in genetic research? Not only do they have the same major organs and tissues as humans do, but zebrafish also share a…
From March 19-22,the Society of Gynecological Oncology (SGO) held its 2021 Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer. Because of COVID-19, the event was held virtually. During the meeting, researchers presented…
Could it be beneficial to harness a potentially devastating virus, such as Zika virus, for use in medical treatment? At first glance, this seems somewhat counterintuitive. Yet a news release…
Every year, an estimated 3-7 children in Norway are born with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder characterized by an inability to break down phenylalanine. Researchers in Norway wanted to…
Currently, multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune and neurological disorder, is considered either progressive or relapsing-remitting. But could there be additional subtypes? According to new research, yes. As explained in Medical…
Each year, researchers make new strides into genetic research, including the discovery of new genetic disorders. According to Medical XPress, researchers from the University of Portsmouth and the University of…
Could something that you're exposed to while still in the womb impact your health? Although it may not be something we think about often, the answer is yes. What we're…
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the novel coronavirus has led to 130 million diagnoses worldwide, with an associated 2.84 million deaths. While doctors and researchers are diligently working…
Each year, researchers make advances in the medical field which assist with the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with rare conditions. According to Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, one…
Recently, the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara (CFSB) was given a $500,000 grant courtesy of the Dr. Howard R. Bierman and Anthony Granatelli Fund. Altogether, the fund is designed to…
Currently, there is no cure for Crohn's disease, and treatment options, like surgery, can sometimes be invasive. Additionally, treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs or nutritional supplements treat the symptoms, but not…
In a press release from early March 2021, radiopharmaceutical therapy company Molecular Targeting Technologies, Inc. ("MTTI") shared that the FDA approved its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for EBTATE.…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
Did you know that there are a variety of conditions which can occur in tandem, or even because of, another condition? According to Renal & Urology News, this may be…
Rett syndrome is a rare neurological disorder which often presents within the first 6 months to 1.5 years of a child's life. As the condition progresses, children often lose…
While gene therapy is a burgeoning technique to treat a number of rare genetic conditions, there are still a few complexities associated with this treatment option. How safe and effective…
For over 15 years, researchers and scientists have been working to understand the underlying genetics of macular telangiectasia (MacTel), a rare and debilitating eye disease, through the MacTel Project.…
Despite the pandemic, there were many strides in the field of medicine and research in 2020. For example, researchers first discovered and identified a rare disease called VEXAS syndrome. The…
Recently, the Endocrine Society's virtual Annual Meeting, dubbed ENDO 2021, took place from March 20 - 23, 2021. During the meeting, attendees discussed the latest in endocrinology research, treatment,…
124 million cases worldwide, with 2.73 million associated deaths. These are the numbers for COVID-19, a novel coronavirus pandemic which, over the past 12-15 months, has swept the globe. In the…
An estimated 13-20 out of every 100,000 people around the globe have idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The condition often has a poor prognosis (3-5 years following diagnosis) and there are…
Is it possible for certain gene mutations, which cause a specific condition, to also raise the risk of developing another condition? Well, says HealthDay, the answer might be yes. In a…
Past research has shown up to 83 genes and genetic loci associated with glaucoma. However, reports the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in a news release, new research has identified…
In a recent press release, the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, a nonprofit translational science initiative, shared that the first patient was treated in a Phase 0 clinical trial. The clinical…
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