Cystinuria News
‘Pharma Bro’ Fraudster Martin Shkreli Freed from Prison
‘Pharma Bro’ Fraudster Martin Shkreli Freed from Prison Original Story Here https://www.nationalreview.com/news/pharma-bro-martin-shkreli-freed-from-prison/ Convicted pharmaceutical fraudster Martin Shkreli, known publicly as “Pharma Bro,” was released from prison on Wednesday, and will spend the [...]
Gene therapy for kidney disease: targeting cystinuria
From: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34982522/ Abstract Purpose of review: The aim of this study was to summarize recent findings in kidney gene therapy while proposing cystinuria as a model kidney disease target for genome engineering [...]
Researchers find potential biomarker for appearance of stones in cystinuria
Researchers find potential biomarker for appearance of stones in cystinuria A new study has identified a possible biomarker for the appearance of cystine stones in the urinary tract in a [...]
A natural compound designated as an orphan drug for cystinuria
A natural compound designated as an orphan drug for cystinuria See Original Story HERE A natural compound with antioxidant properties, L-ergothioneine, has been designated as an orphan drug for cystinuria treatment [...]
Advicenne Receives European Commission Approval to Market ADV7103 (Sibnayal™)
Advicenne Receives European Commission Approval to Market ADV7103 (Sibnayal™) and announces Leadership Changes to support Commercialisation ADV7103 becomes the first and only label-approved drug for the treatment of distal renal tubular [...]
Teva Announces the U.S. Launch of the First Generic Version of THIOLA® (tiopronin) tablets
Teva Announces the U.S. Launch of the First Generic Version of THIOLA® (tiopronin) tablets TEL AVIV, Israel & PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries [...]
α-Lipoic Acid (ALA) Improves Cystine Solubility in Cystinuria: Report of 2 Cases
α-Lipoic Acid (ALA) Improves Cystine Solubility in Cystinuria: Report of 2 Cases Cystinuria is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by excessive urinary excretion of cystine, resulting in recurrent cystine kidney [...]
Grateful parents in 150km Christmas charity challenge to say thank you for son’s care
A grateful couple are undertaking a Christmas charity challenge to say thank you to a hospital that provided care for their son. By Stephanie Bateman Wednesday, 16th December 2020, 11:57 am NOTE: [...]
2020 – Update on cystine stones: current and future concepts in treatment
2020 - Update on cystine stones: current and future concepts in treatment Visit the IRDR site and original article here Download PDF Here Summary Cystine stones are relatively uncommon compared [...]
Dr Goldfarb on Corona Virus
Coronavirus News: COVID-19 increases urgency for Tablo Hemodialysis Systems "We think 30% of ICU patients are developing acute kidney injury," said Dr. David Goldfarb, Chief of Nephrology at New York [...]
New Formulation of Tiopronin Receives FDA Approval for Treatment of Cystinuria
New Formulation of Tiopronin Receives FDA Approval for Treatment of Cystinuria Officials with the FDA have approved a new enteric-coated formulation of tiopronin (Thiola EC, Retrophin) 100 mg and 300 [...]
α-Lipoic Acid (ALA) Improves Cystine Solubility in Cystinuria: Report of 2 Cases
α-Lipoic Acid (ALA) Improves Cystine Solubility in Cystinuria: Report of 2 Cases A recent study revealed efficacy of nutritional supplement α-lipoic acid (ALA) treatment in preventing kidney stones in a [...]