- Find
Gene Therapy For Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a condition causing extremely fragile bones.
Alternative Names
Brittle bone disease
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a congenital disease, meaning it is present at birth. It is frequently caused by defect in the gene that produces type 1 collagen, an important building block of bone. There are many different defects that can affect this gene. The severity of OI depends on the specific gene defect.
OI is...
Read moreMore information on "Gene Therapy For Osteogenesis Imperfecta"
From Our Experts
A Case of Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
An interesting comment came in recently that reads as follows: At age 55 Drs. found I had serious osteoporosis. Began with Didronel,... Read more »
When Will Gene Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Become a Reality?
The recent death of a rheumatoid arthritis gene therapy study subject caused not only sorrow at the loss of life, but also concern... Read more »
New Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction: Gene Therapy
Viagra, soon followed by Cialis and Levitra, helped pave the way for innovative treatments of erectile dysfunction. Future medications will... Read more »
New Research from the European League Against Rheumatism
I’m happy to report there have been a number of exciting developments reported at the EULAR (European League Against Rheumatism) meetings... Read more »
Vitamin D Affects Genes for Cancer, Autoimmune Diseases
A study has linked vitamin D deficiency with an increased risk for cancer and autoimmune diseases like MS, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis... Read more »
From Our Sources
Amelogenesis imperfecta
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Amelogenesis imperfecta is a tooth development disorder in which the teeth are covered with thin, abnormally formed enamel.Causes, incidence, and... Read more »
Gene Therapy May Treat Depression
A new study published in the Science Translational Medicine journal suggests that gene therapy may help ease depression. Researchers working with... Read more »
Gene therapy helps two women with RA
Harvard University researchers are reporting that two women who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were helped by injections of a new gene... Read more »
OA pain 'abolished' in new gene therapy study
Early stage research has shown that a new gene therapy 'abolished' osteoarthritis (OA) pain in mice, scientists say. University of Rochester... Read more »
Vitamin D deficit may trigger MS risk gene
A direct interaction between vitamin D and a common genetic variant may affect a person's risk of multiple sclerosis, according to British and... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
