Science Simplified: All About Neurons
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Science Simplified: All About Neurons

Want to learn about scientific topics without needing a PhD? Check out the Science Simplified blog from TESS Research Foundation! Dr. Tanya Brown, PhD, works with researchers to make science…

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Study of the Week: Severe Atopic Dermatitis May Increase Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk
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Study of the Week: Severe Atopic Dermatitis May Increase Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk

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…

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Two New Combination Treatments for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Are FDA Approved

The FDA has recently approved combination treatments for those diagnosed with unresectable advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. These combination treatments are nivolumab and fluoropyrimidine along with platinum-containing chemotherapy…

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This Nonprofit’s Clinical Trial Committee Aims to Help Rett Syndrome Drug Development
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This Nonprofit’s Clinical Trial Committee Aims to Help Rett Syndrome Drug Development

According to a story from news-medical.net, the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) has announced the launch of its Clinical Trial Committee. The committee was implemented with the goal of helping…

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The Creation of Cilia-Free Stem Cells Aids in Finding the Cause of Polycystic Kidney Disease
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The Creation of Cilia-Free Stem Cells Aids in Finding the Cause of Polycystic Kidney Disease

  According to a recent article, scientists were able to create cilia-free stem cells that may help in finding the causes of cilia-linked illnesses such as polycystic kidney disease.  …

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Action CIND is Working to Raise Awareness for Fibromyalgia, ME, and Related Conditions
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Action CIND is Working to Raise Awareness for Fibromyalgia, ME, and Related Conditions

Action CIND is a charity which strives to raise awareness for chronic immunological and neurological, or CIND, diseases. The organization was founded by Alison Rae, who lives with myalgic encephalomyelitis…

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The PanCAN PurpleStride Walk in Detroit Demonstrates the Resolve of Pancreatic Cancer Patients

In Detroit, activists recently came together to raise money for pancreatic cancer research through a walk called “The PanCAN PurpleStride walk.” Each year about 62,000 people are newly diagnosed with pancreatic…

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Study: Eosinophilic Esophagitis Patients at Greater Risk for Psychiatric Illness

A recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology has demonstrated that people diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) are at a higher risk for anxiety, mood disorders, as well as ADHD. With this…

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The Link Between Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 and Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia Needs More Research

Myotonic dystrophy type 2 is a rare and poorly understood condition. Even less understood is its relation to recurrent ventricular tachycardia, which is even rarer. Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 Myotonic…

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The Discovery of 261 New Gene Mutations Which Could Cause Blindness May Lead to More Accurate Diagnoses and New Treatments
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The Discovery of 261 New Gene Mutations Which Could Cause Blindness May Lead to More Accurate Diagnoses and New Treatments

Ala Moshiri from the University of California is both a researcher and an eye doctor. He recently discussed his frustration surrounding the lack of available treatments for so many genetic…

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The First Osteogenesis Imperfecta Patient Has Been Dosed in a Novel Phase 2/3 Investigation
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The First Osteogenesis Imperfecta Patient Has Been Dosed in a Novel Phase 2/3 Investigation

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. has just announced the first dosing in their Phase 2/3 trial investigating setrusumab (UX143) as a treatment for osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) patients. This trial is called Orbit,…

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Study of Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma and Sarcopenia Finds Reduced Survival Following Cytoreductive Nephrectomy
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Study of Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma and Sarcopenia Finds Reduced Survival Following Cytoreductive Nephrectomy

As featured recently in the Cancer Therapy Advisor, a study has been conducted on patients diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), who also have elevated inflammation, and sarcopenia. The…

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Study of the Week: Do These Protein Fibrils Suggest a Connection Between Certain Neurodegenerative Diseases?
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Study of the Week: Do These Protein Fibrils Suggest a Connection Between Certain Neurodegenerative Diseases?

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…

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