Since Bertrand Might was first diagnosed with NGLY1 deficiency in 2012, medical research around this extremely rare genetic condition has expanded. Unfortunately, Bertrand passed away in October 2020. However, his…
Recently, research professors from Michigan Medicine - the University of Michigan shared new commentary around cerebral palsy. Specifically, the commentary focuses on current research, policies, and care associated with adults…
For pediatric patients with Crohn's disease, it can be difficult to predict how the condition may progress, as well as whether or not it will respond well to treatment.…
Research grants are fantastic ways to support research in multiple spheres. This is especially important in the sphere of rare diseases and rare conditions, in which research is heavily needed…
We have always known that getting a good night's sleep is crucial for everything from memory and anxiety to overall health. But how does a poor night's sleep affect us,…
What are neuromuscular junctions and how do they play a role in the development of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)? According to Charcot-Marie-Tooth News, researchers discovered that structural neuromuscular junction changes caused…
How much does our diet play a role in underlying health issues? In some cases, it might play an even larger part than we believe. As recently reported in Yale…
At the very start of the new year, researchers out of the Washington University in St. Louis shared some exciting medical research: the discovery of two gene variants, associated with…
Each year, January 24 marks International Alagille Syndrome Awareness Day. During this day, organizations across the globe raise awareness around Alagille Syndrome (ALGS), from offering educational resources to allowing patients…
According to Medical XPress, researchers out of the Queen Mary University of London have been making strides in the field of medical research, particularly around pancreatic cancer. After identifying a…
When breast cancer cells are biopsied, they are usually tested to determine if the cancer is hormone receptor-positive or hormone receptor-negative. Basically, if the cancer is hormone receptor-positive, estrogen and…
Oftentimes with cancers or rare conditions, there are subtypes of the cancer or disease. Breast cancer is no different. For example, a breast cancer diagnosis may encompass BRCA gene mutations or triple-negative…
In a recent study, spearheaded by a team at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, researchers determined that patients with non-cystic fibrosis (non-CF) bronchiectasis often had…
If you have a rare condition and are also looking to start a family, you might question: how will my condition impact my pregnancy? Will I be able to have…
Much of our news in 2020 was filled with headlines around COVID-19, the viral pandemic which now has over 96.2 million global diagnoses. As we enter into 2021, the numbers…
In a recent press release from mid-January 2020, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) announced that its registry, the PFF Registry, was being sponsored by biotechnology United Therapeutics. This sponsorship…
Recently, Pulmonary Hypertension News shared some burgeoning medical news: that the DNMT3B gene has now been linked to the development of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and a rare form of chronic high blood…
Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM) is incredibly difficult to treat. In addition to having no cures, the condition only has one approved treatment option. However, researchers now believe that combining drugs, specifically…
In early January 2021, biopharmaceutical company BlueRock Therapeutics ("BlueRock"), in collaboration with the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, announced via press release that its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for…
When you think of malaria, are mosquitos the first image that appears? While a microscopic parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, is responsible for malaria, mosquitos are often the vectors, carrying and transmitting…
In a press release from early January 2021, genetic medicines company Generation Bio Co. ("Generation Bio") announced data from a variety of studies. In one, the company shared that…
Recently, BiocurePharm, Korea ("BPK"), a subsidiary of biopharmaceutical company Brochure Technology Corp., shared that it had entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Symbasis GmbH ("Symbasis"). Together, the pair…
Are you looking to get more involved in research, treatment, and awareness? Well, here's your chance! The University of Georgia (UGA) is currently seeking participants to join their study,…
Would you ever think that Alzheimer's disease and one's sense of smell could be related? According to Medical XPress, researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand are currently…
Could the perennial thunder god vine, usually found in China and Taiwan, be aptly named? Does it provide a strong and beneficial impact? According to Medical Xpress, this vine, also…
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