Category Archives: Congenital disorders

Boxer Puppies: Pictures, Adoption Tips, and More!

Boxers are balls of energy that have the ability to brighten up even the worst days. Their high intelligence, athleticism, and protective nature are just some of the wonderful qualities that these dogs are known for. Although the Boxer is currently hailed as one of America’s most beloved dog breeds, their origins may surprise you. […]

Belgian Shepherd Prices in 2023: Purchase Cost, Vet Bills, and More!

Belgian Shepherds is an umbrella term for four breeds of dog, the Belgian Malinois, Belgian Laekenois, Belgian Tervueren, and Belgian Groenendae. The key characteristics of these dogs are their high intelligence, devotion, and athleticism. The versatility of this breed allows them to mesh well in a variety of homes. If you’ve set your heart on […]

Gene therapy improves auditory response for child with profound genetic hearing loss

Gene therapy improves auditory response for child with profound genetic hearing loss | Image Credit: © Marija – © Marija – stock.adobe.com. Article highlights Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ otoferlin gene therapy (DB-OTO) shows promising results in a child with genetic hearing loss, demonstrating improved auditory responses in a phase 1/2 clinical trial. The trial, targeting children under […]

The Viral Most Wanted: Matonaviruses and Togaviruses

It was in 1941 that the former army captain and specialist paediatric ophthalmologist Norman Gregg noticed something very worrying. The Australian doctor was seeing an alarming number of cases of children with cataracts and numerous birth defects—and they had come directly after a large outbreak of the viral disease Rubella. The disease had been identified […]

‘Bachelor’ Star Catherine Giudici Lowe on Son’s RSV Scare

Share on PinterestAfter the “traumatic” experience she and her family had following her son’s severe RSV infection, “The Bachelor” star Catherine Giudici Lowe is helping raise awareness about the signs and symptoms as well as the best forms of prevention. Image Provided by Catherine Guidici Lowe In November 2018, Catherine Giudici Lowe and Sean Lowe […]

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a variety of structural and functional abnormalities in the heart that are present at birth. These conditions can affect the heart’s chambers, valves, or blood vessels, varying in severity from relatively minor to life-threatening. Congenital heart disease occurs during the early stages of fetal development when the heart is forming. […]

Neurocrine Biosciences Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Raises 2023 INGREZZA Sales Guidance

INGREZZA® (valbenazine) Third Quarter Net Product Sales of $486 Million Representing 29% Year-Over-Year Growth INGREZZA® (valbenazine) 2023 Net Product Sales Guidance Raised to $1.82 – $1.84 Billion Crinecerfont Adult and Pediatric CAHtalystTM Studies Met Primary Endpoint and Key Secondary Endpoints for the Treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Analyst Day on December 5th Focused on R&D […]

Glaukos Technologies Featured in Numerous Scientific Abstracts at the 2023 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 31, 2023– Glaukos Corporation (NYSE: GKOS), an ophthalmic medical technology and pharmaceutical company focused on novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders and retinal diseases, announced today that its technologies will be featured in various scientific programming at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting, being held November […]

Biosimilars for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Riding the 2023 Wave [Podcast]

Podcast Speakers This podcast is brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim Guests: Stanley B Cohen, Mariah Z Leach Dr. Stanley Cohen: Hello and welcome to this podcast entitled Biosimilars for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Riding the 2023 Wave. This podcast is intended to discuss some of the concerns that patients may have about initiating treatment with a […]