Scienmag

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Philadelphia, September 13, 2021—Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have demonstrated that an experimental device can improve blood sugar control in patients who developed diabetes after their pancreas was removed to treat their hyperinsulinism, a genetic disease in which the pancreas produces too much insulin.

Genetic Disease 52

Genetic Disease Insulin Hormones Research 52

XTalks

APRIL 15, 2025

In the pancreas, potassium channels regulate insulin secretion. Related: On Rare Disease Day 2025, We Need More Than You Can Imagine Today marks a historic day for the PWS community. Until now, there have been no FDA-approved treatments addressing this hallmark symptom.

FDA Approval 59

FDA Approval Clinical Trials Clinical Trials Trials 59

XTalks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

For the following 15 rare diseases, all prevalence (approximate), symptom, etiology and treatment information was taken from the National Organization for Rare Disorders’ (NORD) Rare Disease Database , unless a link to another source is provided. Cushing’s Disease. Acromegaly. Prevalence: 50 to 70 people per 1 million.

Trials 98

Trials Gene Hormones Clinical Trials 98