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www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Medicine

Imagine getting life-saving drugs to sick people without relying on big pharma? We may have found a way | Dr Catriona Crombie

Healthcare providers are finding innovative ways to make life-saving treatments more accessible for patients with rare diseases. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago
Medicine

Precision Medicine Has a Data Equity Problem - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Precision medicine has the potential to rectify healthcare inefficiencies and disparities, but current disparities in genomic data may perpetuate inequality.
Precision medicine has led to improved treatments for rare diseases, advancements in cancer care, and revolutionized prenatal genetic testing. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Medicine

Science and money are behind which diseases get prioritized for drug development

Research funding plays a significant role in determining which diseases receive drug development focus.
The Orphan Drug Act has increased funding and development of drugs for rare diseases. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Is Transforming Drug Matching for Cancer, Rare Diseases | Entrepreneur

AI tools are revolutionizing drug discovery for rare diseases by repurposing existing medications, leading to cost-effective and efficient screening processes. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Coronavirus

CDC alerts doctors to watch for rare, serious bacterial infection appearing with unusual symptoms

Cases of rare, serious meningococcal infections are rising in the US, affecting middle-aged adults.
A certain strain of Neisseria meningitidis bacteria is causing these unusual infections with higher fatality rates than typical cases. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Coronavirus

CDC alerts doctors to watch for rare, serious bacterial infection appearing with unusual symptoms

Rare meningococcal infections are on the rise in the US with higher fatality rates, affecting middle-aged adults.
Infections caused by strain ST-1466 in the Y subgroup are prevalent, spreading through respiratory secretions or close contact. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Health

The enormous but unknown curative power of old drugs

Repurposing existing drugs can lead to breakthrough treatments for rare diseases.
Advocacy, research, and collaboration are essential for driving drug development for rare diseases. [ more ]
News Center
2 months ago
Health

New Drug Shows Promise for Treating Rare Brain Tumors - News Center

An experimental drug, dordaviprone, shows promise in treating H3 K27M-mutant diffuse midline gliomas.
The study revealed a 30% positive response rate to the drug in patients with this rare brain tumor subtype. [ more ]
theconversation.com
4 months ago
Health

When Choosing What Diseases to Develop Drugs For, It All Comes Down to Funding

Funding drives research decisions
The Orphan Drug Act incentivized drug development for rare diseases [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Hochul to Propose $25 Million in State Funding for A.L.S. Research

Governor Kathy Hochul plans to propose a $25 million appropriation for ALS research, one of the largest investments by a state in ALS research.
The program created through the appropriation will support various endeavors, including drug development and potentially provide a model for addressing other rare diseases. [ more ]
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