Rare Disease Day: IU clinic finds answers for people living with undiagnosed diseases
Rare Disease Day is a day dedicated to advocating for health equity and raising awareness about rare diseases.
15th Anniversary of Miles for Myeloma
Forty-eight cyclists hit the road in October for the annual Miles for Myeloma ride. Rafat Abonour, MD, leader of the Precision Health Initiative multiple myeloma disease
“We knew if we were to get pregnant again, it would be a rocky road.” Patient with rare condition thanks faculty for saving son
When Krista Verba went through her first two pregnancies, she experienced minimal complications. But when it came time for baby No. 3, things were different.
First patient to try FDA-approved drug for amyloidosis is thankful
More than a decade has passed since Terry Baker first noticed signs of amyloidosis. Back in 2008, his toes tingled and felt swollen. He says
Could lettuce help save a life? IU researchers think so.
Eat your vegetables. Research at Indiana University School of Medicine is putting a new spin on a familiar dinner table entreaty, offering hope to many
IU researchers develop clinical trial for heart disease
Two faculty members at Indiana University School of Medicine are looking to improve the health and lives of patients with a specific type of devasting
Tyler Trent on the importance of research
Photo: On Dec. 19, 2018, IU School of Medicine faculty Jamie Renbarger, MD, leader of the Precision Health Initiative’s childhood sarcoma research team, and Karen Pollok,
XLH patient says new drug is giving her hope for the future
At 55 years old, Linda Mozzone says she’s getting a second chance at life, all because of a new drug from Indiana University School of
If not me, then who?
If not me, then who? This simple yet powerful adage is what fuels the research of Craig Lammert, MD, assistant professor of medicine and primary
Orphan Drugs: Developing Treatments for Rare Diseases
According to the FDA, millions of Americans are currently affected by more than 7,000 rare diseases, many of which do not have treatment options or
Dr. Christopher James on the Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence
By: Dr. Christopher James Indiana University School of Medicine is making strides in a variety of rare diseases, including some in the neurological realm. With