Two studies test gene therapy for Leber congenital amaurosis
Wednesday April 30, 2008
Two studies published online on April 27, 2008, in The New England Journal of Medicine report results of gene therapy treatment for Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), an inherited retinal degenerative ... Read More
Takayasu Arteritis
Sunday April 27, 2008
Takayasu arteritis is a serious chronic inflammatory disease of the large arteries, usually affecting the aorta and its large branches. It is estimated that Takayasu arteritis affects about only 3 ... Read More
April 25, 2008, is National DNA Day in U.S.
Wednesday April 23, 2008
National DNA Day is sponsored by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). According to the Web site, National DNA Day is a unique day when students, teachers and the ... Read More
Treacher Collins Syndrome
Sunday April 20, 2008
Treacher Collins syndrome is a genetic disorder of chromosome 5 that causes birth defects of the head and face. Mutations in the TCOF1 gene cause the syndrome. A few years ... Read More
Baby born with two faces doing well
Wednesday April 16, 2008
The Associated Press reports that a baby named Lali, born in the village of Saini in north India with a very rare condition, is doing well. Lali was born on ... Read More
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Sunday April 13, 2008
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a potentially life-threatening immunological skin disorder that may occur in males or females of any age or ethnic background. TEN may be caused by infection ... Read More
Thalidomide survivors seek $6.3 billion in settlement
Wednesday April 9, 2008
Reuters Health reports that the International Contergan Thalidomide Alliance (ICTA), a group for victims of thalidomide treatment, is seeking 4 billion euros ($6.3 billion) in compensation from the German manufacturer ... Read More
Hay-Wells Syndrome
Sunday April 6, 2008
Hay-Wells syndrome is a form of ectodermal dysplasia, a group of over 100 inherited disorders that cause the hair, teeth, nails, and glands to develop abnormally.
April is National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
Tuesday April 1, 2008
Sarcoidosis is a disease that causes inflammation of the body's tissues. The inflammation produces small lumps (nodules or granulomas) in the tissues. According to the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, although ... Read More