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Israel Emerges as Global Powerhouse in Rare Disease Research

When it comes to rare disorders, Israel—a New Jersey-sized nation of 9.3 million that’s made headlines this year for its highly successful coronavirus vaccination campaign—is clearly an emerging powerhouse. 

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Researchers Exploring Multiple Mechanisms of Action for Treating AATD

Faron Schonfeld, a successful investment portfolio manager from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, had for years suffered chronic coughing and sinus infections that only seemed to get worse. He was finally referred to a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado.  That’s where he got the diagnosis: Schonfeld had alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD, or simply alpha-1) —…

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NORD Recognizes Progress in Fight Against Rare Disease With 2021 Rare Impact Awards

Under COVID-19’s lingering shadow, the National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) has presented its 2021 Rare Impact Awards to 24 pharmaceutical firms, researchers, politicians, and nonprofit groups for their efforts over the past year on behalf of patients with such illnesses.

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency & COVID-19

Examining the Links Between SARS-CoV-2 and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection can cause a variety of symptoms, and people with chronic lung disease including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic liver disease especially cirrhosis, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are among those who are more prone to develop severe infection. We now know that severe SARS-CoV-2 infection is mainly…

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