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People with disability ‘will die’ if we follow pandemic approach
People with disabilities and their families are in the midst of the crisis of their lives, especially in New South Wales.
Jonathan Shar
Jul 9, 20213 min read
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BRINGING OLD PEOPLE’S HOME FOR 4 YEAR OLDS TO LIFE
The new trial aims to reduce frailty and improve mental health by connecting older Australians and preschoolers
Jonathan Shar
Apr 20, 20212 min read
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Muscular Dystrophy community excited to finally reconnect at the Big Red Roll + Stroll
Muscular Dystrophy NSW (MDNSW) will be holding its first-ever Big Red Roll + Stroll (BRRS) community event, enabling people living with neu
Jonathan Shar
Mar 16, 20211 min read
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MS GONG RIDE VIRTUAL EVENT 2020 – THIS YEAR IT’S PERSONAL | Paralympic athlete Ameera Lee’s story
The national MS Gong Ride goes virtual for the first time in 2020 with thousands of riders raising funds for people living with MS.
Jonathan Shar
Sep 29, 20203 min read
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Study Reveals Similar Spinal Surgery Outcomes in Rett Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy
Patients with Rett syndrome have similar spinal surgery outcomes to those of people with cerebral palsy (CP), according to new research.
Jonathan Shar
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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FightMND Grant Awards Further Work Into ALS, Other Motor Neuron Diseases
Three grants given researchers at two centres in Australia will advance work into ways of preserving nerve cells in people with ALS
Jonathan Shar
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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Google’s Project Euphonia Asking Patients to Help With Speech Recognition Technology
Team Gleason and CureDuchenne have teamed with Google’s Project Euphonia to make automated speech recognition more accessible to people wit
Jonathan Shar
Aug 28, 20202 min read
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Xperiome Platform Aims to Streamline Searches for Rare Diseases, Gain Patient Input
Raremark, an online rare disease patient community, has launched a digital platform called Xperiome, aimed at streamlining the search for ne
Jonathan Shar
Aug 28, 20202 min read
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Pharnext’s PXT864 Shows Promising Neuroprotective Effects in ALS, Early Study Shows
Pharnext’s investigational oral combination therapy PXT864 prevents degeneration of motor neurons and their point of contact with...
Jonathan Shar
Aug 28, 20203 min read
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Viltepso Commercially Available in the US for DMD Treatment
NS Pharma‘s Viltepso (viltolarsen) is now commercially available in the U.S. for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) amenable to e
Jonathan Shar
Aug 26, 20202 min read
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Vertex Triple Combo, Kaftrio, Approved for CF Patients in EU With F508del Mutation
The European Commission (EC) approved Kaftrio (ivacaftor/tezacaftor/elexacaftor) in combination with Kalydeco (ivacaftor) to treat cystic fi
Jonathan Shar
Aug 25, 20202 min read
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Evrysdi (risdiplam) for the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Share
Evrysdiâ„¢ (risdiplam) is the first and only oral medication indicated for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in patients of two m
Jonathan Shar
Aug 20, 20204 min read
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First Patients Enrolled in Phase 2b Trial Testing MS1819 for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in CF
AzurRx BioPharma has enrolled the first three patients in its Phase 2b trial investigating MS1819 as a treatment for exocrine pancreatic ins
Jonathan Shar
Aug 18, 20202 min read
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Motor difficulties in autism, explained
Most autistic people — 87 per cent, according to the latest estimate — have some sort of motor difficulty, ranging from an atypical gait to
Jonathan Shar
Aug 14, 20205 min read
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Rare Form of EDS Increases Risk of Tissue Fragility in GI Tract, Study Says
Patients with classical-like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) due to tenascin-X deficiency, a rare form of EDS, are at risk for tissue fragilit
Jonathan Shar
Aug 14, 20202 min read
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First Participants Dosed in Early Clinical Trial of Inhaled Therapy ARO-ENaC
A Phase 1/2 clinical trial assessing Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals‘ investigational inhaled therapy, ARO-ENaC, for the treatment of cystic fibr
Jonathan Shar
Aug 14, 20202 min read
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Disability advocates 'cautious and concerned' as coronavirus spreads into Victoria's care sector
Advocates are calling for rapid government action to protect Victorians living with disability as the number of coronavirus infections lin
Jonathan Shar
Aug 13, 20203 min read
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FDA Approves Targeted Treatment for Rare Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Mutation
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to Viltepso (viltolarsen) injection for the treatment of Duchenne
Jonathan Shar
Aug 13, 20203 min read
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New report uncovers COVID-19 mental health toll on NFP sector
The financial pressures placed on charities and not for profits during the COVID-19 pandemic are beginning to have an impact on the mental
Jonathan Shar
Aug 11, 20203 min read
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New Streaming Channel Showcases Rare Disease Films
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of a rare disease film festival originally slated for May, its organizers set out to fin
Jonathan Shar
Aug 11, 20204 min read
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