Tag: Rare Diseases

First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and provocative articles about the life sciences writ large, written by biotech insiders, health care workers, researchers, and others.“To encourage robust, good-faith discussion about issues raised...

Colin Farrell, the well-known actor, is taking a step forward in raising awareness for a rare genetic condition known as Angelman syndrome. This move comes as he aims to provide more support and resources...

Single ventricle heart disease is a rare condition that affects about 1 in 15,000 babies born in the U.S. This congenital defect occurs when one of the heart's lower chambers does not fully develop....