by Madaline Spencer | Apr 17, 2024
IgA nephropathy is an autoimmune kidney disorder characterized by settlement of immunoglobulin A (IgA), a protein that helps the body fight infections, in the kidneys. This leads to inflammation that makes it difficult for the kidneys to effectively filter blood,...
by Madaline Spencer | Apr 12, 2024
Brahm Goldstein, MD, Vice President, Research and Development, Hematology at CSL Behring, discusses HEMGENIX, a pivotal gene therapy for hemophilia B. Hemophilia B is a bleeding disorder that slows the blood clotting process, caused by genetic changes in...
by Madaline Spencer | Apr 10, 2024
John Charlson, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin, discusses synovial sarcomas and the SPEARHEAD-1 clinical trial testing the safety and efficacy of afami-cel in this rare disease. Synovial sarcoma is a cancer that can originate from different types of...
by Madaline Spencer | Apr 8, 2024
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic autoimmune and digestive disorder in which large numbers of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, are present in the esophagus. Eosinophils play a role in immune system regulation and fighting infections. Their...
by Madaline Spencer | Apr 8, 2024
Julia Alton, Executive Director at the Canadian Fabry Association, discusses the organization’s mission and their initiatives. Fabry disease is a lysosomal storage disease characterized by insufficient alpha-galactosidase (alpha-GAL). The deficiency of...
