Author Archives: Alejandra Viviescas, PhD

Recent Posts

• VDR Gene Variations Increase Obesity Risk in Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds February 25, 2021
• Case Highlights Unusual Respiratory Features in Severe Bardet-Biedl Syndrome February 22, 2021
• Eurordis Survey: Healthcare Experience Worse for Rare Disease Patients February 19, 2021
• Gene Active in Skeletal Muscle Controls Mice’s Fat Metabolism February 18, 2021
• Polynesian Ancestry Linked to Obesity in Study of Native Hawaiians February 15, 2021
• Problems With MRP4 Gene Raises Obesity Risk, Mouse Study Suggests February 11, 2021
• Pandemic Won’t Stop Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28 February 10, 2021
• Volunteers Sought for Large Home-based Study on Diabetes, Obesity February 8, 2021
• Genetics, Mental Health May Be Risk Factors for Teen Eating Disorders February 4, 2021
• NORD’s 6th ‘State Report Card’ Notes Progress, Raises Concerns February 3, 2021
• Rhythm Seeks to Test Setmelanotide in More Obesity Disorders This Year February 1, 2021
• COVID-19 Vaccines Pose Little Risk to Rare Disease Patients, FDA, CDC Say January 29, 2021
• FDA-approved Setmelanotide Shows Promise in More Genetic Obesity Disorders January 28, 2021
• Low Genetic Risk Helps to Protect Against Obesity, Decades-long Study Finds January 25, 2021
• NORD’s Caregiver Respite Program Continues Through Pandemic January 22, 2021
• Mediterranean Diet May Counteract Genetic Risk for Teen Obesity January 21, 2021
• Trim28 Gene Implicated in Fat Storage, Obesity, Mouse Study Reports January 18, 2021
• Genetic Risk Factors for Obesity Seen to Differ Between Children and Adults January 14, 2021
• NORD Seeks Speakers for 2021 Virtual ‘Living Rare, Living Stronger’ Forum January 12, 2021
• Rhythm Pumps $100M Gained in Voucher Sale Back Into Imcivree January 11, 2021
• Setmelanotide Lowers Weight, Hunger in Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, Phase 3 Trial Shows January 4, 2021
• Fruit Fly Model Cost-effective for Screening Obesity-related Genes December 21, 2020
• Study: Genetics Have Little Effect on Response to Weight Loss Interventions in Children December 17, 2020
• High Genetically-predicted BMI Raises Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Study Suggests December 14, 2020
• Radiation Therapy for Childhood Leukemia Alters BMI Heritability, Study Finds December 10, 2020
• FDA Approves Hetlioz for Sleep Disturbances in Smith-Magenis Syndrome Patients December 7, 2020
• Leptin’s Effects in Weight Control May Fade With Age, Study Contends December 3, 2020
• NORD Push for Rare Disease Advisory Councils Focus of Dec. 16 Public Meeting December 2, 2020