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Newlywed died of undiagnosed heart disease a week before honeymoon

Someone dies from cardiovascular disease in the UK every three minutes

The Independent UK

Bird flu-surviving gannets continue to breed but birth rate down, study finds

Researchers believe key reasons include birds struggling to find new partners after their previous ones were killed in the 2021-23 disease outbreak.

The Independent UK

Woman lost husband to undiagnosed heart disease just six months after wedding

Catherine Murray wants to raise awareness of heart disease following the death of her husband Iain at the age of 32.

The Independent UK

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Sexually transmitted disease cases fall, but not syphilis in newborns

New government data shows another decline in sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults, but also a continued rise in syphilis in newborns

The Independent UK

This Stock Is Tripling on a Key Gene Therapy Win. Should You Buy the 200%-Plus Surge Now?

Uniqure shares skyrocket as the biotech firm announces a major breakthrough in Huntington’s disease. Here’s why investors should wait before initiating a new position in QURE stock.

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What's Going On With UniQure Stock Wednesday?

UniQure N.V. (NASDAQ:QURE) shares are trading higher Wednesday after the company announced positive topline results from Phase I/II study of AMT-130 in patients with Huntington’s Disease.

Benzinga

'Groundbreaking' gene therapy is first treatment for Huntington's disease to slow the condition

Results from a three-year trial suggest an experimental gene therapy for Huntington's disease can slow the progression of the deadly condition by 75%.

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‘This new treatment brings hope’ – families on Huntington’s treatment

Huntington’s disease is a fatal neurological condition.

Evening Standard

First Successful Gene Therapy for Huntington's Disease Slows Disease Progression by 75%

In a landmark clinical trial, uniQure's gene therapy AMT-130 slowed Huntington's disease progression by 75% over 3 years. The one-time treatment may mark the first disease-modifying therapy for this incurable neurodegenerative condition.

Medical Daily

Scientists make breakthrough that could halt spread of aggressive cancer

Researchers have found that blocking a protein known as SPP1 extended survival time for patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

The Independent UK

‘I became more and more tired – and then was diagnosed with a rare disease and liver failure’

With transplant waiting lists hitting record highs, 29-year-old Katie Howard faces years of putting her life on hold

The Independent UK

uniQure Stock Doubles On Promising Data From Huntington's Disease Trial

uniQure N.V. (NASDAQ:QURE) on Wednesday released topline data from the pivotal Phase 1/2 study of AMT-130 for Huntington’s disease.

Benzinga

42 Rare Diseases That Sound Like A Science Fiction Plot But Are 100% Real

Ever heard of "hysterical pregnancies"?

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Huntington’s disease treated successfully for first time in UK gene therapy trial

Surgical procedure to treat devastating illness slowed progress of disease by 75% in patients after three years

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The Independent UK

Huntington’s treatment slows disease for first time in major breakthrough

The condition, which currently has no cure, has been slowed in a groundbreaking trial

Evening Standard

Huntington’s disease slowed for first time by 'groundbreaking' new treatment

University College London experts say the finding could ‘change everything’ for patients with the condition

The Independent UK

Groundbreaking study identifies early symptoms of incurable disease

A new study has pinpointed the earliest features of MS

The Independent UK

‘Lyme disease ruined my life – I was misdiagnosed with hypochondria and depression for over 20 years’

AS TOLD TO : Frédéric Roscop, 49, contracted Lyme disease aged five years old but wasn’t diagnosed with it until his mid-thirties. He tells Charlotte Cripps about his lifelong battle with the disease, along with co-infections and associated mental health challenges, and how he found his way to a normal…

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Hird, Heppell and H-Man team up at Scleroderma pop-up

James Hird has thrown his support behind the latest initiative from 13-year-old Harrison Pennicott, who has autoimmune disease Scleroderma, and Dyson Heppell.

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2 ‘Strong Buy’ Stocks That Wall Street Believes Can Soar 360% to 780%

These two growth stocks are attractive for investors seeking big upside in exchange for higher risk.

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Spread of diseases overwhelms Khartoum hospitals in war-ravaged Sudan

More than 5,000 cases of malaria, typhoid and dengue fever, causing dozens of deaths, were reported in last month.

The Independent UK

NHS risks missing ‘new era’ of Alzheimer’s treatment without major reforms, experts warn

A new ‘medical revolution’ in treating Alzheimer’s disease is coming, a leading professor says

Evening Standard

NHS ‘not ready’ for new era of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment, experts say

It comes as a series of papers by 40 experts said a ‘concerted societal effort’ is needed to ensure patients benefit fully from scientific advances.

The Guardian - UK

Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic review – an hour of pure terror

Dr Chris van Tulleken learns that Covid-19 was nothing compared to what’s coming to wipe us out. Still, at least he’s like a jolly old uncle as he delivers the bad news

The Independent UK

How genetically modified mice could save a Massachusetts vacation town from a disease outbreak

Researchers believe replacing the current mice population with rodents that are immune to Lyme disease will keep residents from becoming infected

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