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Neurocrine Biosciences Announces Positive Top-Line Data from Phase 3 Study of Crinecerfont in Adults for the Treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

CAHtalyst™ Met Primary Endpoint Demonstrating a Statistically Significant Decrease from Baseline Daily Glucocorticoid Dose with Androgen Control Key Secondary Endpoint Achieved Statistically Significant Decrease in Androstenedione at Week 4 versus Placebo  Key Secondary Endpoint Demonstrated a Statistically Significant Number of Patients on Crinecerfont Achieved a Reduction to a Physiologic Glucocorticoid Dose versus Placebo Crinecerfont Was […]

Kids living in cities more likely to have respiratory infections: Study

ANI | | Posted by Parmita Uniyal, Lausanne [switzerland] Sep 12, 2023 04:57 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Young children who grow up in towns and cities experience higher respiratory illnesses than those who grow up in the country, as per study. Young children who grow up in towns and cities experience higher respiratory […]

What is Otopalatodigital Syndrome (Type I and II)?

Otopalatodigital spectrum disorders (OPDSD) constitute a group of rare, congenital, X-linked conditions caused by mutations in the filamin A (FLNA) gene. It includes four syndromes: OPSD type 1 and type 2 (OPD1 and OPD2), frontometaphyseal dysplasia (FMD), and Melnick–Needles syndrome (MNS). Otopalatodigital spectrum disorders. Image Credit: adike/Shutterstock.com These disorders are distinguished by skeletal dysplasia of […]

Extended Prognosis in Patients with Carotid & Aortic Body Tumors: Long-Term Outcomes Study

The following is a summary of “Long-Term Outcomes of Patients With Carotid and Aortic Body Tumors,” published in the July 2023 issue of the Cardiovascular Disease by Verghis et al. Chemodectomas are neoplasms originating from parasympathetic nonchromaffin cells and are frequently detected in the aortic and carotid bodies. They are typically non-malignant but can induce […]

What is C Syndrome (Opitz Trigonocephaly Syndrome)?

C syndrome, also known as Opitz trigonocephaly syndrome (OTCS) or C Syndrome, is a rare and heterogeneous genetic disorder with a broad range of severity. It was first documented in 1969. C syndrome. Image Credit: nobeastsofierce/Shutterstock.com C syndrome consists of trigonocephaly and dysmorphic craniofacial features as the hallmark features. In the literature, there are just […]

Austin’s We Are Blood open to more LGBTQ+ donors with changes in guidelines

We Are Blood, Central Texas’ community blood bank, plans to open its donor pool to people who have been excluded for decades, an important because of the blood supply shortage in Austin and the region. This change has evolved since earlier this year when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released its new draft guidance […]

Restoring the Blood-Brain Barrier – Stanford Researchers Uncover Promising New Pathway

Researchers have discovered a therapeutic molecule, L6-F4-2, that enhances the blood-brain barrier’s strength by targeting the WNT signaling pathway. This breakthrough can potentially treat a variety of neurological disorders rooted in blood-brain barrier dysfunction, such as Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, and brain tumors. There’s a bouncer in everyone: the blood-brain barrier, a specialized layer of cells […]

ASF Sweden: Total number of infections rises to 13

All infected ASF carcasses have been found in the direct vicinity of the town Fagersta, in the county Vastmanland, where the first 7 carcasses were also discovered. The search continues In a news release on the institute’s website, it was explained that the search for carcasses continues. At the moment, it is not quite clear […]

Can Essential Oils Treat an Ear Infection?

If you or your child have an ear infection, the painful earache may seem unbearable. It’s natural to want to do something to take away the pain.   Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. […]