What is a rare disease?
Other rare diseases could be the result of an infection or allergy. In many cases theexact cause is unknown. Some cancers are also rare diseases. Rare diseases tend to appear in childhood. Approximatelytwo-thirds of those living with a rare diseaseare children. They are, unfortunately, usually...
There is a practical definition, and what I would call an "official designation." The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines a rare disease as occurring in less than 200,000 people in the United States. That means that as few as five people, or as many as 200,000, could have ...
But these days, we do have an approved gene therapy, and also a lot of clinical trials focusing on gene therapy for a variety of Inherited Retinal Diseases. So on this Rare Disease Day, I think the future of Inherited Retinal Diseases as it comes to gene therapy is bright...
Medicare covers much of the care and services you receive during a hospital stay, but there are limitations to how much and how long this insurance will pay. Elaine K. HowleyDec. 13, 2024 Exercises to Lower Cholesterol All physical activity is good for your health, but these exercises may ...
On March 18, 2024, the EPA inalized a rule banning the import and use of chrysotile asbestos, granting certain industries up to 12 years to comply. Types of Asbestos Asbestos is often used as a blanket term. However, there are six different forms of asbestos. ...
The newest weight loss drug approved by the FDA is Zepbound (tirzepatide), a dual GIP/GLP-1 (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1) agonist. Zepbound was approved on Nov. 8, 2023 and is given as a once-weekly subcutaneous (under the skin) injection in ...
Patrick is a 70-year-old diabetic man with a 2-year history of stable chest pain when he exerts himself. He is awoken from sleep with the acute onset of crushing central chest pain which radiates to his neck and left arm. His normal medications include normally aspirin, a diuretic, a ch...
Lung transplant surgery:In very rare cases, doctors may recommend getting a lung transplant. Contact us nowto see if you’re eligible for financial compensation to cover your asbestosis treatment costs. Asbestosis Prognosis Prognosis measures your projected lifespan following a diagnosis. The typical...
What is collagen? The most abundant protein in the body, it's found in muscles, bones, skin and tendons. Learn about the types, sources, benefits and supplements.