MeSH tree: C17.300.200
Rare diseases (RD) are more common than you might think. For every 20 people you know, one is likely affected by a rare disease. Of the 7,000 known RD conditions, 80% have a genetic origin, yet over 95% remain incurable. ...
Feb 27, 2025
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A 14-year-old girl was having back pain after a car accident and visited an orthopedic clinic at Boston Children's Hospital. In the course of her care, she joined the Children's Rare Disease Collaborative (CRDC), a hospital-wide ...
Dec 14, 2024
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Singer and actress Solange Knowles recently revealed in an Instagram comment that she was diagnosed in 2018 with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (Pots).
Nov 25, 2024
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Alport syndrome is a genetic disorder associated with kidney dysfunction, sensorineural hearing loss, and ocular abnormalities. In the kidneys, hematuria occurs in the early stages of the disease, followed gradually by proteinuria ...
Oct 28, 2024
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Smart wearables and advanced data analysis by researchers could help bring relief to millions affected by sleep disorders.
Aug 16, 2024
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Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients and removes ...
Aug 15, 2024
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A study in PNAS Nexus explores the microbiome of keloids, which are treatment-resistant raised scars.
Jul 31, 2024
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For someone suffering from brittle bone disease, life is fraught with complications. The slightest misstep, a seemingly harmless fall or even one false move can be all it takes to leave them with a broken arm or leg. And ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is extremely prevalent among adults, affecting over 800 million individuals worldwide. Many of these patients eventually require therapy to supplement or replace kidney functions, such as dialysis ...
Apr 3, 2024
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A pair of proteins, YAP and TAZ, has been identified as conductors of bone development in the womb and could provide insight into genetic diseases such as osteogenesis imperfecta, known commonly as "brittle bone disease."
Jan 4, 2024
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