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NIH researchers have identified and tested a molecule that shows promise as a possible treatment for Gaucher disease and Parkinson's disease.
… shows promise as a possible treatment for the rare Gaucher disease and the more common Parkinson's disease. Ellen Sidransky, M.D., a senior investigator with … Neuroscience . … "Until now, drugs used to treat Gaucher disease have not been able to enter the brain and reach those …
Genetic Disorders
Huntington's disease is an inherited neurological illness causing involuntary movements, severe emotional disturbance and cognitive decline.
… Huntington's disease is an inherited neurological illness causing … disturbance and cognitive decline. … Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited neurological illness causing … the abnormal gene that will cause them to develop the disease. There is no cure for this fatal disease. A single …
Genetic Disorders
Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive destruction of the nervous system.
… Tay-Sachs disease is a fatal genetic disorder that results in … progressive destruction of the nervous system. … Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) is a fatal genetic disorder, most commonly … fetus early in pregnancy. However, a baby with Tay-Sachs disease appears normal until about six months of age when its …
Genetic Disorders
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cells disorders.
… Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. … Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the … United States. Approximately 100,000 Americans have the disease. In the United States, sickle cell disease is most …
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In honor of Rare Disease Day, experts from the UDN turned to Reddit to answer questions during an "Ask me Anything."
… Sheena Faherty, Ph.D. … On March 3, 2017, in honor of Rare Disease Day , a day celebrated worldwide to raise awareness … mysterious conditions. On March 3, 2017, in honor of Rare Disease Day , a day celebrated worldwide to raise awareness … father of Blake, an 8-year-old child with an undiagnosed disease whose symptoms are currently being researched by the …
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NHGRI researchers investigated the Behcet's disease using Illumina's Immunochip.
… Jeannine Mjoseth … Behçet's disease is a disease that destroys blood vessels through systemic … destroying inflammation of the eyes. Research suggests the disease develops due to pathogen exposure, along with a mix …
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NIH grants aim to gauge if genomics can be used to help diagnose diabetes, manage heart disease and guide cancer clinicians to the most effective drugs.
… if genomics can be used to help diagnose diabetes, keep heart disease patients out of hospitals and guide cancer clinicians … on inherited diabetes. Using genomics to prescribe heart and cancer drugs At Vanderbilt University Medical …
Educational Resources
Huntington's disease is an inherited disease characterized by the progressive loss of brain and muscle function.
… Huntington's Disease … Huntington's disease is an inherited disease characterized by the progressive loss of brain and …
Genetic Disorders
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in both kidneys.
… Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the … in the liver and problems in other organs, such as the heart and blood vessels in the brain. … ADPKD is usually an … pressure (hypertension) intracranial and aortic aneurysms, heart valve defects , and abdominal wall hernias. …
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NIH researchers have discovered a rare and sometimes lethal inflammatory disease - otulipenia - that primarily affects young children.
… have discovered a rare and sometimes lethal inflammatory disease - otulipenia - that primarily affects young children. … and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the NIH Clinical Center, … Part of the National Institutes of Health, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) plans, conducts, and …