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The layers of the retina — the part of the eye that’s damaged in Batten disease — are differently affected and show a distinct progression between naturally occurring sheep models of CLN5 and CLN6 disease, a study shows. Notably, all retinal layers were affected in sheep with CLN6 disease.
The European Commission is expected to propose a new governing framework for health data next month, called the European Health Data Space (EHDS), with the aim of connecting national health systems to facilitate secure and efficient transfer of data across systems in different European nations. The move is expected to…
Parents of children with juvenile Batten disease face many challenges, but may find value in small moments of joy, a new study highlights. Juvenile Batten, also called CLN3 disease, is the most common type of the inherited neurodegenerative disorder. Usually starting between ages 5 to 7 with vision…
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has updated its State Report Card to make it more digitally friendly and added telehealth to its categories of rare disease policy issues in a nod to its increased use during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. NORD’s report card project began seven…
The CLN7 protein that is faulty in a form of late-infantile Batten disease is a chloride channel that regulates the function of lysosomes, the recycling compartment of the cell, a new study discovered. Developing treatments to restore CLN7 function or modulate other lysosomal chloride channels may be a promising…
Genetic testing enabled a diagnosis of ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 disease (CLN2) in six young children with symptoms that included seizures, motor disturbances, and language delays, while 37 other children with similar symptoms were given different diagnoses, according to a recent study. The findings support the use of genetic…
Healthcare providers involved in diagnosing and treating rare diseases believe that increased physician education and collaboration with specialized facilities will have the greatest positive impact on treating these conditions over the next five years, according to results from a 2021 survey. Definitive Healthcare, a healthcare commercial intelligence company, conducted…
Mutations in the gene CLN5, which cause a form of late infantile Batten disease, disrupt the function and movement of cellular compartments called lysosomes, the so-called “recycling centers” of cells. That’s according to the study “Deficiency of the Lysosomal Protein CLN5 Alters Lysosomal Function and Movement,” which…
Patient registries are a hot topic of rare disease research and many organizations are taking advantage of this resource by signing up their patient communities and connecting with researchers. Eric Sid, MD, program officer for the Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR), said it is difficult to estimate how…
The benefits of using telehealth services for people with rare conditions, such as Batten disease, include convenience, cost savings, improved access, and the ability to see multiple providers, according to a recent review study. But limitations persist and will need to be considered in order to implement services. These…
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