According to a story from IBD News Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just issued approval for the pharmaceutical company Immunic Therapeutics to move forward with Phase II…
According to a story from PR Newswire, the pharmaceutical company Biohaven announced that they have received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin work on its clinical trials…
On January 17th, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy announced that the first patient had been treated with a new gene therapy. The therapy developed specifically for Duchenne muscular dystrophy is known as…
According to an article from rdmag.com, a new form of treatment could allow for organ tissue to regrow to a normal level in patients with conditions in which organs are…
According to BBC News, a new universal blood test is receiving a lot of buzz due to it's potential to detect early stages of cancer. A research team at John…
A team of scientists recently developed an electronic nose that detects Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Continue reading below, or follow the original story to learn more about this intriguing…
Coffee or tea is the preferred way for many people to start their morning. That extra boost of caffeine just seems to get things rolling. New research suggests that caffeine…
CISCRP, The Center For Information & Study On Clinical Research Participation, is a unique and one-of-a-kind non-profit focused on clinical trial education. CISCRP is wants to bring the need for…
A recent study suggests therapy dogs may lower stress among cancer patients and their families. The study notes especially how useful this could be with young patients. Bryce and Mitchell,…
Did you know estrogen can help protect the body from multiple sclerosis? A recent study by a team at UCLA solidified this finding and discovered how it works. Read on…
According to an article from prnewswire.com, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) obtained new funding for cancer research thanks to a donation from The Sarah Cannon Fund, which is part…
A famous quote attributed to the Father of Western Medicine, Hippocrates, illuminates the importance of diet in disease treatment. For those who suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS), modern science might…
REGENXBIO announced last month that the Investigational New Drug application (IND) is active for a Phase I/II clinical trial of RGX-121 for the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (MPS II)…
According to a story at medpagetoday.com, a recent study showed that stem cell transplant could be a viable new method for treating scleroderma, and could be more effective than previous…
RespireRx Pharmaceuticals announced last month it was cleared to resume its ampakine CX717 clinical trials to evaluate the drug’s efficacy in several central nervous system and respiratory disorders, including Pompe…
New research is helping experts understand the underlying causes of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on the molecular scale. When solving any problem, disease included, it is best to start by understanding…
New research is being conducted to develop new technologies to detect ovarian cancer. Keep reading or follow the original story here to learn more about the struggles and developments involved…
A new study uncovered two proteins that may be able to reduce symptoms in certain diseases. The proteins may be especially effective at treating diseases with nonsense mutations, such as…
According to a recent article from indiatoday, a new study has revealed information about how osteosarcoma and other cancer cells manage to survive in the body. The new research suggests…
While it's general knowledge that working out is a huge plus for a healthy life, many questioned whether it was positive or dangerous to individuals with rare diseases. Yet, BMC…
Watch Prof. Charles Craddock discuss important and heartening results he and his team presented at the American Society of Hematology 2017 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Atlanta, GA - regarding whether there…
Gene therapy has successfully made its presence known in the medical field this last year, reported ABC News. Dr. Francis Collins of the National Institutes of Health isn't afraid to…
A recent study has revealed a possible mechanism for the repair of nerves damaged by multiple sclerosis. Research at the University of California has found that gene expression in certain…
Poor mental focus may be a contributing to the paralysis that commonly occurs after a stroke, according to a new study. A person who has had a stroke, when the…
Batu Biologics just raised $1.3 million in order to continue funding the development of ValloVax, an immunotherapy treatment for cancer tumors. The crowdfunding project was started in May 2017. Initially,…
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