Edinburgh student diagnosed with rare brain tumour after experiencing double vision
Joscelyne Kerr, 19, was finishing school in 2023 when she noticed the pupil in her eye had expanded so much that the colour ...
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Supporting children with genetic diseases ‘crucial’
Supporting children with genetic diseases is “crucial”, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Saturday.Speaking at an ...
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'Our boy is getting weaker - we need this drug before it's too late'
The parents of an eight-year-old boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy are pleading with doctors to give their son a drug that ...
For kids with extremely rare diseases, this promising technology provides a lifeline | Opinion
Genetically targeted technologies are built on Nobel Prize-winning science. They represent a scientific “quantum leap” that ...
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal's ...
Is Alzheimer’s Hereditary? Expert Breaks Down the Risks
With genetic testing, we know more than ever about this devastating disease—but genes are only one part of the story.
We Need a Reminder of What the Pre-Vaccine Era Was Like
Data on the number of cases for these diseases from the pre-vaccine era is hard to come by, and even the case counts are ...
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Enhancing SMA Care Through Early Diagnosis and Family Education
A multidisciplinary approach, early diagnosis, and comprehensive caregiver education are crucial in effectively managing ...
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“Rare” but Not Uncommon: The Hidden Crisis of Rare Diseases
Rare diseases - a medical condition so obscure that even your doctor has to Google. Despite their name, these diseases ...
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Gene Hackman's estate seeks to block release of autopsy and investigation records
The estate of late actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports related to ...
‘Sunshine Genetics Act’ aims to advance care and research for rare diseases
With thousands of rare diseases affecting millions of families worldwide, one Tampa Bay lawmaker is taking action to position Florida as a national leader in genetic medicine.