UNC research contributes to new drug for rare condition; Hillsborough boy part of clinical trial

Families of children with a genetic disorder called Hunter Syndrome are celebrating a potentially life-changing decision.

CNBC Cures: A father and a doctor on how raising a child with Angelman syndrome changed him

A doctor reflects on how raising a son with Angelman syndrome reshaped his family, deepened his empathy and turned grief into ...
Healio

Topical gel may reduce chemotherapy-induced hand-foot syndrome

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Hand-foot syndrome is a painful adverse event from chemotherapy, particularly capecitabine. Data show an ...
USA Today

Costco announces partnership for discounted fertility treatments

Costco is taking steps to make fertility treatments cheaper for members after announcing a new partnership that could make fertility drugs 80% less expensive. The partnership between Costco, Sesame ...
Business Wire

First Patient Dosed in Emalex Biosciences’ Expanded Access Program for Investigational Tourette Syndrome Therapy

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emalex Biosciences today announced that the first patient was dosed in its Expanded Access Program for ecopipam, an investigational first-in-class D1 receptor antagonist in ...
The Hill

Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome is on the rise: What symptoms to watch for

(NEXSTAR) – More and more states have legalized marijuana in some form in recent years. The federal government also appears poised to reschedule marijuana following a December executive order from ...
WESH

Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome | Orlando surgeon explains signs, symptoms and treatment

AS THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY COMES TO A CLOSE, IT BRINGS AWARENESS THAT’S AHEAD. ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH. IN THIS STORY, YOU HEAR HOW A RARE DISEASE BROUGHT PAIN AND SUFFERING TO A WOMAN. BUT NOW SHE ...
Cure Today

Oropharyngeal Cancer: Staging, Treatment Options and What to Expect

Overview of diagnosis, stage-based treatments, side effects and follow-up to help patients with cancer understand care choices and expectations. Oropharyngeal cancer develops in the oropharynx, the ...
MarketWatch

Acadia Expects Negative Opinion from EU Regulators for Rett Syndrome Treatment

Acadia Pharmaceuticals said that drug regulators in Europe are leaning toward rejecting its application for a neurodevelopmental disorder treatment. The company said Monday it was informed by a ...
Newsweek

Medicare Coverage of Ozempic Could Change Weight Loss Treatment Options—CEO

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The CEO of drugmaker Eli Lilly said that Medicare’s coverage of Ozempic and other GLP-1s could have major impacts on ...
The Atlantic

Trump Exhaustion Syndrome

Among the greatest tricks Donald Trump ever pulled is convincing significant portions of the population that the slow erosion of their rights is not, actually, that big of a deal. After all, do ...