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“Rare” but Not Uncommon: The Hidden Crisis of Rare Diseases
Most rare diseases, 80% or more, have genetic origins ... This involves newborn screening, where blood tests can identify genetic disorders and begin treatment before debilitating symptoms develop.
Rutgers University7h
Four Rutgers Researchers Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Rutgers faculty elected to the newest class of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) are ...
MedPage Today3h
FDA OKs First Drug for Hyperphagia in Prader-Willi Syndrome
Diazoxide choline is the first drug indicated for hyperphagia in the rare genetic disorder. Prior to approval, people with ...
Rare loss-of-function variants in HECTD2 and AKAP11 confer risk of bipolar disorder
Scientists at deCODE genetics/Amgen have identified associations between bipolar disorder and rare loss-of-function variants ...
Express Healthcare10d
Rare disease treatment: Look at emerging therapies and medications
Dr Anup Rawool, Consultant in Clinical and Cancer Genetics at Sahyadri Hospitals, Pune, discusses innovative therapies and ...
CNET6d
Can't Catch Some Zs? These Are the 6 Most Common Sleep Disorders
That's because sleep disorders can take many forms -- there are actually more than 80 different types. The most common sleep disorders include: Symptoms of sleep disorders vary based on the type ...
The Manhattan Mercury3d
Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked To More Tick Species
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may ...
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Rare loss-of-function variants in HECTD2 and AKAP11 confer a risk of bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, bouts of mania or hypomania, and episodes of depression. It is a ...