Update on Treatment Options for Alzheimer’s
While a cure for Alzheimer’s remains elusive, new diagnostic tools and treatment options are improving patient quality of life.
Fitusiran Prophylaxis Reduces Bleeds Versus Prior Factor or Bypassing Agent Prophylaxis in Hemophilia A and B Patients
Sanofi’s fitusiran significantly reduced bleeding in a Phase III multinational study in adults and adolescents with hemophilia A or B, with or without inhibitors.
IVIG May Reverse Symptoms of Down Syndrome Regression Disorder
A new study shows treatment with IVIG shows promise for children and young adults with Down syndrome regression disorder (DSRD).
Flu Vaccines Poor Match to Influenza Strains This Season
According to CDC, this season’s influenza (flu) vaccines offered meager protection against mild cases of influenza.
Novel Immunotherapies Target RSV Disease at Both Ends of the Age Spectrum
RSV infections account for a large share of U.S. hospitalizations for lower respiratory tract disease due in large part to a lack of immunization and prophylactic therapies, but new developments and cutting-edge therapies may soon become standard medical practice.
Myths & Facts: Depression
The best way to help individuals suffering from depression is to spread awareness about the misconceptions surrounding this mood disorder.
New Test Detects and Measures Biomarkers in Blood Plasma to Earlier Diagnose Alzheimer’s
FDA has granted breakthrough device designation to Roche’s Elecsys Amyloid Plasma Panel, a new solution to enable Alzheimer’s disease to be detected earlier.
Ryplazim: The First Definitive Treatment for Congenital Plasminogen Deficiency
An ultrarare autosomal recessive disorder, congenital plasminogen deficiency (PLGD) results from inheritance of defective copies of both alleles of the PLG gene, which yields dysfunctional or too little plasminogen. The end result is impaired extracellular fibrin clearance during wound healing, presenting on affected mucous membranes throughout the body as accumulations of nondegraded fibrin as pseudomembranous ligneous — “woody” — growths.
PTSD: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Phil Baquie is a mental health professional who developed and teaches Tactical Presilience training that provides proactive, preemptive and preventive training to help law enforcement and military personnel defeat PTSD.
PTSD: A Patient’s Perspective
After suffering for years with PTSD and contemplating suicide, Dan Jarvis turned his life around after he encountered a breakthrough treatment called the Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories, a protocol he now uses to help others through his 22Zero nonprofit.
