Experimental Treatment for Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy has Disappointing Results but May Still Benefit Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

The Bad News Unfortunately, it has recently been announced that an experimental treatment for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) will not be continuing on in clinical trials. This is because the…

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Findings From a Mouse Study Could Have Major Implications for Scleroderma
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Findings From a Mouse Study Could Have Major Implications for Scleroderma

According to a story from Scleroderma News, the results of a recent mouse study could have significant implications for the future of scleroderma treatment. In the study, scientists used a…

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Positive Findings in Phase 2 Study of Refractory Status Epilepticus Drug Candidate
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Positive Findings in Phase 2 Study of Refractory Status Epilepticus Drug Candidate

According to a recent press release from the Pennsylvania-based Marinus Pharmaceuticals, the Company is reporting positive results of its phase 2 study of "ganaxolone," an investigational GABAA modulator for patients…

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Researchers Identify Link Between Immune Cells and Genetic Signatures Associated with Autoimmune Disease
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Researchers Identify Link Between Immune Cells and Genetic Signatures Associated with Autoimmune Disease

According to a publication from EurekAlert, a study recently published in the medical journal Nature Genetics suggests how certain immune cells express genetic activity similar to that of variations of the…

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Study to Investigate the Development of Lung Disease in Connective Tissue Disorders
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Study to Investigate the Development of Lung Disease in Connective Tissue Disorders

A study record from clinicaltrials.gov is investigating the appearance of lung problems in patients with disorders affecting connective tissue. While prior research has documented the appearance of interstitial lung disease…

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Study Finds The Drug Arava May be Useful for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
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Study Finds The Drug Arava May be Useful for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

According to a story from Juvenile Arthritis News, a recent study has found that the drug leflunomide (marketed as Arava) may be a viable treatment for juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients,…

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Results From a Study of Gene Therapy for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy Appear Positive
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Results From a Study of Gene Therapy for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy Appear Positive

According to a story from PharmaTimes, the gene therapy company Bluebird bio has released updated results from a clinical study of its Lenti-D gene therapy as a treatment for patients…

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Initial Trial Data Looks Promising for a Potential Treatment for Rare Epilepsies
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Initial Trial Data Looks Promising for a Potential Treatment for Rare Epilepsies

According to a story from sectorpublishingintelligence.co.uk, the drug company Ovid Therapeutics Inc. has recently announced that the early data from its phase 2 clinical trial is mostly encouraging. This clinical…

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Trial Demonstrates The Effectiveness of Haegarda in Treating Hereditary Angioedema Attacks
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Trial Demonstrates The Effectiveness of Haegarda in Treating Hereditary Angioedema Attacks

According to a story from Angioedema News, a recent study demonstrated the effectiveness of the medication Haegarda in reducing the number of swelling attacks experienced by hereditary angioedema patients. Preventative…

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Abeona Faces Clinical Hold from the FDA Ahead of Epidermolysis Bullosa Trial
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Abeona Faces Clinical Hold from the FDA Ahead of Epidermolysis Bullosa Trial

According to a story from globenewswire.com, the gene and cell therapy company Abeona Therapeutics Inc. recently announced that has received a letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

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