Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing is Getting Patients With Rare Genetic Disorders Diagnosed More Quickly
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Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing is Getting Patients With Rare Genetic Disorders Diagnosed More Quickly

According to a story from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), research supported by the center is making it possible for kids born with serious, rare genetic disorders…

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Study Finds That Denosumab can Boost Bone Density in Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Autoimmune Hepatitis
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Study Finds That Denosumab can Boost Bone Density in Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Autoimmune Hepatitis

According to a story from Healio, a recent study has illustrated that the drug denosumab can improve the bone density of patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and autoimmune hepatitis…

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Synlogic Halts Development of Investigational Hyperammonemia Treatment SYNB1020
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Synlogic Halts Development of Investigational Hyperammonemia Treatment SYNB1020

According to a press release from Synlogic Therapeutics, the Company recently halted development of its investigational hyperammonemia treatment SYNB1020 after an unsuccessful phase 1/2 clinical study. About Hyperammonemia Hyperammonemia is…

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ICYMI: Successful Phase 3 Study of Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome Drug May Win Drug Approval in US
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ICYMI: Successful Phase 3 Study of Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome Drug May Win Drug Approval in US

According to a publication from BioPortfolio, American biotechnology companies Akcea Therapeutics and Ionis Pharmaceuticals recently published final study results from their phase 3 clinical study of Waylivra (generic name volanesorsen)…

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Combination Treatment for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia to Soon be Covered on the NHS in Scotland
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Combination Treatment for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia to Soon be Covered on the NHS in Scotland

According to a story from Cancer Research UK, a combination treatment featuring the targeted cancer therapy venetoclax (marketed as Venclyxto) and the monoclonal antibody rituximab will soon be covered by…

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ICYMI: Study Suggests Female Cancer Patients Have Better Outcomes After Treatment, Experience Worse Side Effects
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ICYMI: Study Suggests Female Cancer Patients Have Better Outcomes After Treatment, Experience Worse Side Effects

According to a publication from EurekAlert, a recent study helmed by the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust suggests that female cancer patients tend to live slightly longer following treatment than…

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The World’s First Editing of DNA in Humans Using CRISPR to Treat Leber Congenital Amaurosis

  Allergan plc, a leading global pharmaceutical company, and its partner, Editas Medicine, Inc. have been given the green light for a clinical trial designed to treat patients with severe…

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Glioblastoma Clinical Trial: The Henry Ford Cancer Institute Enrolls the World’s First Glioblastoma Patient

  According to a recent article in CheckOrphan, glioblastoma (GBM) is considered to be among the deadliest cancers in the world. Currently, treatment options are surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. In most cases,…

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Despite New Rules, Extreme Costs Make Hospitals Balk at Offering the Latest and Greatest Therapies
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Despite New Rules, Extreme Costs Make Hospitals Balk at Offering the Latest and Greatest Therapies

According to a story from statnews.com, new, groundbreaking forms of treatment, such as gene therapy and CAR-T cell therapy, are giving patients with rare genetic disorders and advanced cancers more…

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Phase 2 Study of Experimental Eosinophilic Gastritis and Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis Drug Yields Encouraging Data
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Phase 2 Study of Experimental Eosinophilic Gastritis and Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis Drug Yields Encouraging Data

According to a press release from Allakos, the Company's experimental eosinophilic gastritis and eosinophilic gastroenteritis drug candidate AK002 has met all primary and secondary endpoints in a phase 2 study…

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Primary Immunodeficiency in Children: Early Intervention is Important
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Primary Immunodeficiency in Children: Early Intervention is Important

According to a story from The Indian Express, early treatment and diagnosis of primary immunodeficiencies makes management of this group of disease much simpler as a whole. In children, the…

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This Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinic is Improving Patient Quality of Life
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This Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinic is Improving Patient Quality of Life

According to a story from Medical Xpress, the Alberta Health Services' Kaye Edmonton Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic is taking a more patient-centered approach to palliative care for patients with idiopathic…

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An Experimental Treatment for POMC and LEPR Deficiency Obesity Appears Effective

According to a story from sectorpublishingintelligence.co.uk, the biopharmaceutical company Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has recently announced the results from two phase 3 clinical trials. These trials were testing the company's experimental…

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A Potential Treatment for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome Performs Well in Trials

According to a story from EurekAlert!, the results of a recent clinical trial should get the attention of patients in the US with the rare disorder familial chylomicronemia syndrome. The…

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