Posts by: Marisa Wexler

News

A complicated case of neurotrophic keratitis (NK) on a corneal graft was successfully treated with Oxervate (cenegermin) following surgery. The results of this report show that Oxervate may be used ... Read more

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020

NORD Hosting ‘RareLaunch’ Workshops to Help Start Rare Disease Non-profits

News, syndicated

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)’s RareLaunch training program will host two days of free virtual workshops in December, with the aim of empowering leaders to start non-profit organizations ... Read more

October 23, 2020October 22, 2020

Telehealth ‘Helpful’ Alternative to In-person Care, Rare Disease Patients Say

News, syndicated

A majority of rare disease patients using telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic thought the experience positive, and many would like the option of continuing its use in future appointments, a series ... Read more

October 16, 2020October 16, 2020

NK May Be Early Symptom of Hereditary Sensory Autonomic Neuropathy Type 4

News

The neurological condition hereditary sensory autonomic neuropathy (HSAN) type 4 was diagnosed in a young child who first sought medical care due to symptoms of neurotrophic keratitis. The case was ... Read more

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020

Case Report Supports Effectiveness of PROSE Lens for NK

News

A specialized type of lens called a PROSE (prosthetic replacement of the ocular surface ecosystem) lens could be helpful in treating neurotrophic keratitis, a new case report suggests. The report, “Unilateral ... Read more

August 7, 2020August 7, 2020

Case Series Supports Effectiveness of Cacicol for Healing Eye Ulcers

News

Treatment with Cacicol, a specialized formulation of eye drops, can lead to healing of eye ulcers in people with neurotrophic keratitis, a new study suggests. The study, “Management of corneal ... Read more

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020

Marinosolv-delivered Pergolide Could Be Effective Treatment for NK

News

Marinomed Biotech‘s Marinosolv technology can be used to deliver pergolide to the eye, resulting in corneal healing, a mouse study suggests. This could form the basis of treatment strategies for ... Read more

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020

Case Series Highlights Scleral Lenses for Treating Neurotrophic Keratitis in Familial Dysautonomia

News

Lenses that cover the eye can be used to help treat neurotrophic keratitis in people with familial dysautonomia, a case series highlights. The series, “Case Series: Management of Neurotrophic Keratitis ... Read more

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020

NGF Protein Can Block Inflammatory Signaling in the Eye, Cell Study Finds

News

A protein called nerve growth factor (NGF) — which can block eye inflammation caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus — could have therapeutic applications in herpes simplex keratitis ... Read more

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

First Participant Enrolled in Phase 4 Clinical Trial Testing Acthar Gel for Severe Keratitis

News

The first participant has been enrolled in a Phase 4 clinical trial testing Acthar Gel — a repository corticotropin injection — in people with severe keratitis, according to Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, ... Read more