A diagnosis of Netherton syndrome was made and the patient was started on antihistamines, emollients, and 10% urea. In our case, the patient presented at age 17 years. The history of his ...

Appeal has raised a record $23,822,792 for the state’s sickest kids after Victorians generously donated to support the Royal ...

Samuel Brookes was transported to his bed where he could not reach his pendant alarm or the hand held device as he was left ...

Lion-hearted Leo is determined to be comfortable in his own skin. Leo, 3, has a rare genetic condition called Netherton syndrome, which causes inflamed, red, scaly skin. “His skin doesn’t work ...

Two people in Oregon have died from a rare, progressive brain disorder similar to "mad cow disease" that leads to dementia and is %100 fatal. The Hood River County Health Department confirmed the ...

June 10, 2024 — Scientists have grown 'mini-guts' in the lab to help understand Crohn's disease, showing that 'switches' that modify DNA in gut cells play an important role in the disease ...

Apr. 9, 2025 — A small protein involved in neurodegeneration leading to Parkinson's disease also drives a type of skin cancer known as melanoma, according to new ... Apr. 7, 2025 — A study ...

However, individuals with liver diseases face challenges during periods of extreme heat. On World Liver Day, let us understand how heat or extreme temperature can affect liver health, and what we ...

This morning will be dry with sunny spells and patchy cloud. The odd, isolated shower may develop in the afternoon, but there will continue to be sunny spells. Clouding over towards the evening ...

Following the success of recent clinical trials, several major infectious disease agencies updated treatment guidance for drug-susceptible and drug-resistant tuberculosis for adolescents and adults.

As Rare Disease day 2020 approaches, we take a look at the biggest challenges facing orphan drug developers and ask whether the future is bright or bleak for these difficult conditions.