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Huntington's Disease More Severe in Black Patients at Baseline

Outreach to families of minority patients may help identify genetic disorder

Sep 14, 2023
A computer rendering of the dorsal striatum and lateral ventricles in Huntington’s disease
FDA Panel Reluctantly Backs Patisiran for ATTR Cardiomyopathy

Clinical meaningfulness is a different question, however

Sep 13, 2023
FDA ADCOMM patisiran (Onpattro) over a medical illustration of cardiomyopathy over a microscopy of heart amyloid deposits
Some Sinus Relief for Cystic Fibrosis Patients on Trikafta

Lung function, BMI, bacterial swabs, sweat chloride levels also improved

Sep 11, 2023
A photo of a box of Trikafta over CT scans of a male with sinusitis.
Rapid Genome Sequencing in Infants With Epilepsy Shows Immediate Benefit

Pilot study suggests early testing for seizures, regardless of treatment setting

Sep 07, 2023
A photo of a healthcare worker drawing blood from an infant.
Ultra-Rare Immune System Disease Gets First FDA-Approved Treatment

Pozelimab reduced hospitalizations, albumin transfusions in CHAPLE disease patients

Aug 18, 2023
FDA APPROVED pozelimab (Veopoz) over a micrograph of the intestinal tissue of a child with CHAPLE disease.
Gene Therapy Promising for Rare Jaundice Syndrome

Early-phase data suggest a dose that can keep bilirubin in check without hours of phototherapy

Aug 16, 2023
A close up of a woman’s eye yellowed by jaundice.
Cautious Return-to-Play Appears Safe for Athletes With Heart Conditions

Shift away from blanket restrictions is not placing top-tier athletes at undue risk, data suggest

Aug 14, 2023
Photo of a doctor checking a sports athlete with a stethoscope.
Whole Genome Sequencing Boosts Diagnosis of Rare Disease in Infants

Whole genome scans took longer than a commercially available test, but not for most urgent cases

Jul 11, 2023
A graphical representation of a genome sequence map.
MS Disease Severity Tied to Genetic Variant

Findings mark a significant breakthrough in understanding how MS progresses

Jun 28, 2023
A computer rendering of damaged nerve cells caused by multiple sclerosis.
FDA Staff Weighs 'Alternative' Data on Retinoid for Rare Bone Disorder

Challenges of drug development in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva on full display

Jun 27, 2023
FDA ADCOMM palovarotene over a photo of a skeleton of a person who suffered from fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
Bicuspid Aortic Valves and Aortopathy Cluster Among Close Relatives

Large study supports wider screening of family members of probands

Jun 15, 2023
A computer rendering of aortic dissection.
High-Dose Leptin Reversed Severe Genetic Obesity in Two Patients

Metreleptin doses several times higher than recommended brought weight down to near normal

Jun 14, 2023
 A computer rendering of fat cells.
Cautious Hope for Endovascular Aortic Tx in Connective Tissue Disease

Success observed in usually contraindicated Marfan, Loeys-Dietz syndromes

Jun 14, 2023
A computed tomography angiography of the aorta with stent-grafting in a patient with aortic aneurysm
Full-On Reversal of Cardiac Amyloidosis Possible With Antibodies

Future treatments don't have to be limited to slowing disease, case series suggests

Jun 07, 2023
A computer rendering of antibodies in the bloodstream.
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