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Clinical study shows promising results for treatment of VHL disease-associated renal tumors

In an international trial led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, treatment with MK-6482, the small molecule inhibitor of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-2a was well tolerated and resulted in clinical responses for patients with von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL)–associated renal cell carcinoma.

28 May 2020

Neurocutaneous disorders affect skin, nervous system

One of the most common genetic disorders is a condition called neurofibromatosis, which causes brown spots on the skin and benign tumors on the brain, spinal cord and other parts of the nervous system.

25 Jan 2016

Ophthotech reports net loss of $20.4 million for fourth quarter 2013

Ophthotech Corporation today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013 and provided an update on the Company's business and product development programs.

27 Feb 2014

Grey's Anatomy features patient with von Hippel-Lindau disease

The second episode in a three-part series on Grey's Anatomy features a patient with von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL). The next new episode in the show is expected to air on January 6. The first episode, "Adrift and at Peace," aired Dec. 2.

14 Dec 2010

Hearing loss and von Hippel-Lindau disease

Patients with the genetic disorder von Hippel-Lindau disease may suddenly experience hearing loss because of a tumor-associated hemorrhage in the inner ear, according to a study in the July 4 issue of JAMA.

4 Jul 2007

Cochlear implant restores hearing to patient with von Hippel-Lindau disease

Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have, for the first time, used a bionic ear to restore hearing in a patient with von Hippel-Lindau disease.

8 Jun 2007

Von Hippel Lindau Disease News and Research

Clinical study shows promising results for treatment of VHL disease-associated renal tumors

Neurocutaneous disorders affect skin, nervous system

Ophthotech reports net loss of $20.4 million for fourth quarter 2013

Grey's Anatomy features patient with von Hippel-Lindau disease

Hearing loss and von Hippel-Lindau disease

Cochlear implant restores hearing to patient with von Hippel-Lindau disease

One Health, One Mission: The World Organisation for Animal Health on the AMR Frontline

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