Category Archives: Congenital disorders

Congenital disorders

Ocugen announces positive clinical study update from the phase 1/2 trial of OCU400

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13
Sep

(Image Credit: AdobeStock/tonefotografia) Ocugen Inc. announced a clinical study update for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) participants treated in the Phase 1/2 trial to assess the safety and efficacy of OCU400 for RP associated with NR2E3 and Rhodopsin (RHO) mutations and Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) with mutation(s) in the CEP290 gene. According to the company, this clinical […]

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Congenital disorders

How Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Affects Your Body

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13
Sep

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare genetic disease that damages the cilia, the hairlike structures that protect your lungs and other tissues. When these tiny structures do not work, you become more prone to infections in your ears, lungs, and sinuses. The lifelong problem is often diagnosed at birth when babies have breathing problems. […]

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The common health problems DWP could pay you £691 a month for

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People with a number of common health conditions may well be missing out on hundreds of pounds a month from the government. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), through its personal independence payments (PIP), helps a total of 3.2 million people. This figure is on the rise and the DailyPost has compiled a list […]

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Congenital disorders

26 health problems could qualify you for nearly £700 a month

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If you live with a long-term illness, mental health condition or physical or learning disability you could be missing out on hundreds a month in disability support. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides personal independence payments (PIP) to around 3.2m people annually. The payments are paid every four weeks and increased back in […]

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Congenital disorders

Grand opening for BC3’s new health care building set for Sept. 20

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Butler County Community College will hold a grand-opening ceremony for the new Victor K. Phillips Nursing and Allied Health Building, a 25,000-square-foot immersive learning facility at its main campus, from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20. Submitted Photo Jason Adamson and Luke Veon measured each other’s leg lengths and arm heights near parallel bars, […]

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