Category Archives: Congenital disorders

Skin Microbiota Changes With Sun Exposure

Investigators studied the effects of high sun exposure vacations on skin microbiota and epidermal melanin content and found a significant change in microbial beta diversity post-vacation compared to baseline.1 The change in skin microbiota could have long-range effects on skin health. Maridav/AdobeStock The 21 healthy Northern European volunteers had a median age of 33.2 years […]

Diamond-Blackfan Anemia: What to Know

Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a rare blood disorder that causes a lack of healthy red blood cells (anemia). Red blood cells bring oxygen to your body’s tissues and organs, which is vital for cell survival. In the case of DBA, the bone marrow doesn’t make enough healthy red blood cells to meet the body’s needs.  […]

LEO Pharma to Acquire Timber Pharmaceuticals

LEO Pharma announced today its acquisition of Timber Pharmaceuticals, a transaction valued at $36 million.1 Timber Pharmaceuticals has been evaluating the safety and efficacy of its breakthrough therapy, TMB-001, for the treatment of congenital ichthyosis (CI). TMB-001, a topical isotretinoin formulation, was granted Fast Track Designation in April 2022 and Breakthrough Therapy Designation in May […]

£8,292 a year cash lifeline if you have one of more than 25 stomach problems

People in the UK can claim Personal Independence Payments (PIP) in the UK if they are living with health conditions that demand extra living costs. There are around 2.8 million people claiming PIP, according to the latest Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) assessment in March. Many will qualify for a PIP if they have […]

Valproate Prescriptions to Reproductive-Age Women in Ambulatory Care

This work may not be copied, distributed, displayed, published, reproduced, transmitted, modified, posted, sold, licensed, or used for commercial purposes. By downloading this file, you are agreeing to the publisher’s Terms & Conditions. Abid Rizvi, MD; Faisal Shaan, MD; and Mohammad Reyazuddin, MD Published: August 22, 2023 Reproductive-age women exposed to valproate have an increased […]

Approval of an Orphan Disease Application for its lead product, the Cellspan Esophageal Implant by the European Medicines Agency

HOLLISTON, Mass., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Harvard Apparatus Regenerative Technology, Inc. (OTCQB: HRGN) (“Harvard Apparatus Regenerative Technology” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing the technology to regenerate organs inside the body to treat severe diseases, today announced the Approval of an Orphan Disease Application for its lead product, the Cellspan Esophageal Implant by the […]

Claim PIP for gastrointestinal conditions and you could get up to £691 a month

According to the latest Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) assessment in March of this year there are around 2.8 million people in the UK claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP), a benefit supporting those living with health conditions that demand extra living costs. Someone can qualify for PIP if they have a a long-term physical […]

China Grants Official Registration Approval for LifeTech Scientific’s Surgical Navigation System

LifeTech Scientific Corporation is an investment holding company principally engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of minimally invasive interventional medical devices for cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases and disorders. The Company operates through three business segments. The Congenital Heart Diseases Business segment is engaged in the research and development, manufacture and trading of devices related […]