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On Sunday morning, 4 The Record’s Lily Coleman spoke with Linda Dobosh, a Pittsburgher and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease patient, to learn more about this rare neuromuscular disease

The first sign that something was wrong with Marissa Humayun came one morning in March 2023, when she woke up with a drooping eyelid

Although there have been plenty of points of frustration for fans of the Vancouver Canucks in recent seasons, one of the most consistent ones has been the uncertainty surrounding the health and status of veteran goaltender Thatcher Demko. Demko has simply been unable to remain healthy for any consistent length of time across several seasons,…

Triple-negative breast cancer is usually defined by what it lacks: estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and HER2 overexpression or amplification

Simplified:An upcoming event from local nonprofit Rare by Design aims to start conversations about the importance of representation for people with disabilities and rare diseases. Here’s what you need to know

For families facing devastating diagnoses, months of waiting for disability benefits can add financial strain to an already overwhelming situation

Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a mechanism that may explain why people with Darier disease, a rare genetic skin disorder, often develop symptoms years after birth and experience painful flare-ups triggered by heat, sunlight and psychological stress

Pittsburgh’s newest research endeavor unites the city’s artificial intelligence, health sciences and manufacturing prowess toward developing new therapies for rare diseases. The initiative includes a $25 million investment from the city’s largest philanthropic foundation and a partnership with a research group founded by a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer

– Planned acquisition leverages existing regulatory and commercial infrastructure and leadership’s experience in Fabry therapy commercialization –

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder is backing Rare Ventures, a Pittsburgh-based start-up created to find cures for rare diseases. (Louis B. Ruediger | TribLive)