Niemann–Pick is a rare autosomal recessive inherited disease that is characterized by excessive accumulation of cholesterol and lipids in cells, leading to apoptosis and neural degeneration. The disease affects numerous body parts such as the brain, nerves, liver, spleen, bone marrow and lungs. Those suffering...
PAVmed, a multiproduct medical device company that is developing solutions for areas with large unmet medical needs, today announced the grant of a patent for its CarpX minimally invasive device that aims at treating carpal tunnel syndrome. The U.S patent 10,335,189 entitled “Systems and Methods...
Chronic Pain is the leading cause for seeking medical aid in the U.S. A study undertaken by the Centres for disease control and prevention (CDC) in conjunction with NIH and other entities titled “Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)”in the year 2016, estimates that 20.4%...
The Cannabis plant has an estimated 113 different compounds, out of which THC and CBD are the two main constituents. These affect the receptors in the brain to alter an individual’s physical and mental state. THC is mainly responsible for the psychoactive effects or the...
A rare genetic disorder caused by the accumulation of glucocerebroside in cells of the macrophage-monocyte system, owing to the lack of the glucocerebrosidase enzyme, Gaucher primarily affects the liver and the spleen. The disease manifests as Type 1, the most common form, also known as...
The American Cancer society estimates that in 2019, there will be around 22,530 new diagnoses of Ovarian Cancer and 13,980 women will succumb to the disease. It is the fifth largest cause for death in women, with over 1 in 78 chances of acquiring this...
Methylmalonic Acidemia, a rare inherited disease that occurs in an estimated 1 in 50,000 to 100,000 people, is characterized by the inability of the body to process proteins and lipids effectively. This disease mostly affects infants leading to hypotonia, hepatomegaly and in severe cases failure...
Rosacea affects over 415 million people worldwide, and more than 16 million in the U.S alone, according to research conducted by the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is a fairly common skin disorder, but only 18 percent of Americans afflicted with this condition are under...
Crigler Najjar Syndrome, also called hyperbilirubinemia, is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of unconjugated bilirubin in the blood. The disease manifests as Jaundice at birth, and can progressively lead to kernicterus, a condition in which the accumulation of unconjugated bilirubin can damage brain...
Foamix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: FOMX), a clinical stage biotechnology company that is focused on creating solutions for the unmet needs in dermatology by developing topical therapies, has announced that it has secured nearly $64 million in financing from Perceptive Advisors and OrbiMed. According to a company...
