Month: June 2021

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

Dangling Under the Full Moon

SMA News Today Columns

Parents, teachers, and pet owners routinely witness the unmistakable impact of full moons on all realms of behavior. Insert wolf howl. As a rapidly aging adult, I can vouch for ... Read more

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

How I Strengthen My Son’s Immune System to Keep Him Crisis-free

Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

The trouble with sickle cell disease is that it’s challenging to determine which end of the severity spectrum a person might fall on. A person with sickle cell might do ... Read more

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

Centogene Sets Mission to Cure 100 Rare Diseases in Next 10 Years

Scleroderma News

At its first virtual investor event, biotech company Centogene set a bold mission: to cure 100 rare diseases within the next decade. A leader in the field of genetic diagnostics, ... Read more

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

Centogene Sets Mission to Cure 100 Rare Diseases in Next 10 Years

Epidermolysis Bullosa News

At its first virtual investor event, biotech company Centogene set a bold mission: to cure 100 rare diseases within the next decade. A leader in the field of genetic diagnostics, ... Read more

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

Centogene Sets Mission to Cure 100 Rare Diseases in Next 10 Years

Hypoparathyroidism News

At its first virtual investor event, biotech company Centogene set a bold mission: to cure 100 rare diseases within the next decade. A leader in the field of genetic diagnostics, ... Read more

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

Centogene Sets Mission to Cure 100 Rare Diseases in Next 10 Years

Ehlers-Danlos News

At its first virtual investor event, biotech company Centogene set a bold mission: to cure 100 rare diseases within the next decade. A leader in the field of genetic diagnostics, ... Read more

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

Centogene Sets Mission to Cure 100 Rare Diseases in Next 10 Years

Pompe Disease News

At its first virtual investor event, biotech company Centogene set a bold mission: to cure 100 rare diseases within the next decade. A leader in the field of genetic diagnostics, ... Read more

June 30, 2021July 1, 2021

Centogene Sets Mission to Cure 100 Rare Diseases in Next 10 Years

Muscular Dystrophy News

At its first virtual investor event, biotech company Centogene set a bold mission: to cure 100 rare diseases within the next decade. A leader in the field of genetic diagnostics, ... Read more

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

Centogene Sets Mission to Cure 100 Rare Diseases in Next 10 Years

FAP News Today

At its first virtual investor event, biotech company Centogene set a bold mission: to cure 100 rare diseases within the next decade. A leader in the field of genetic diagnostics, ... Read more

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

New Partnership to Test Promising Therapies for CMT4B1

Charcot-Marie-Tooth News

The CMT Research Foundation has teamed up with AcuraStem and scientist Alessandra Bolino, PhD, to test potential new therapies for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4B1 (CMT4B1), a severe form of the ... Read more

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

US Pediatricians Often Overlook Steps in Diagnosing SMA, Surveys Show

SMA News Today

Many U.S. pediatricians fail to use developmental screening tools and are not familiar with the diagnostic requirements for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a study drawing on results of two surveys ... Read more

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

MicroRNAs Improve Behavior, Motor Function in Rett Mouse Model

Rett Syndrome News

The use of microRNA molecules that targeted a protein receptor important for nerve cell growth led to improved behaviors and motor function in a Rett syndrome mouse model, a study ... Read more

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

Sharp Reaction to Givlaari Possible in Acute Porphyria Patients: Study

Porphyria News

Givlaari (givosiran) may cause homocysteine, an amino acid, to rise to unhealthy levels in some people with acute intermittent porphyria (AIP), according to a recent case study of two patients. ... Read more

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

The Ways I Made Hydration a Habit

COVID-19 Columns, Sickle Cell Disease News Columns

I can’t stress enough the importance of drinking water. Experts recommend that normal, healthy adults consume six to eight glasses of fluid daily. Staying hydrated allows the body to function more ... Read more

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

My Husband and I Are Finding a New Balance in Life With Amyloidosis

FAP News Today Columns

I was in the car with my daughters earlier today, and as we turned onto a busy street, we saw cars already lining up to beat rush hour. It was ... Read more