Lysosomal Storage Disorders Among Children More Common Than Previously Thought
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011Results from an Austrian study help make a case for broader neonatal screening.
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FDA Approved Drug Shows Promise for Treating WHIM Syndrome
Friday, September 30th, 2011A new study reports that the drug plerixafor may have promise for treating people with WHIM syndrome.
read more...Genome Analysis of Unborn Children Shows Promise
Friday, December 17th, 2010Mapping the genome of a fetus from its mother’s blood could mean less risky screening for prenatal diseases.
read more...NIH Announces Plans for a Voluntary Genetic Test Registry
Thursday, March 18th, 2010The NIH announced that it will establish a voluntary genetic test registry to be released in 2011.
read more...Genetic Testing Curbs Some Genetic Diseases
Thursday, February 18th, 2010Research performed by The Associated Press indicates that many inherited diseases are in decline because of a rise in genetic testing.
read more...New Concerns for Carriers of Genetic Diseases
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010More attention is being paid to carriers of genetic diseases because of unexpected potential health problems.
read more...Social Security Compassionate Allowances Program Expanded
Thursday, February 11th, 2010Beginning in March the Social Security Administration will include 38 additional conditions in its Compassionate Allowances program.
read more...SCID Recommended for Universal Newborn Screening
Monday, February 1st, 2010A federal advisory committee to the US. Secretary of Health and Human Services has recommended adding SCID to the universal newborn screening test.
read more...Legislation to Strengthen NY’s Newborn Screening Program
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010State Senators Skelos and Hannon announce legislation to add Pompe, Fabry, Niemann-Pick, Gaucher and SCID to New York’s newborn screening program.
read more...Pfizer to Enter Market for Rare Diseases
Friday, December 4th, 2009Pfizer has licensed the rights to market a drug for Gaucher disease from an Israeli biotech company.
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