Canavan disease is a rare, inherited leukodystrophy arising from mutations in the ASPA gene, which result in reduced activity of the enzyme aspartoacylase. This enzyme deficiency leads to the ...

The family helps provide medical equipment to children with Canavan disease across the world, through a fund called Ashtyn's Hope. "That's what Ashtyn would have wanted," Scott said.

A Menomonee Falls family is suing Children's Wisconsin after their daughter's donated brain was thrown away.Ashtyn Fellenz was diagnosed with Canavan disease when she was just ...

MLD is a disorder of central and peripheral myelin that results from the absence of the enzyme arylsulfatase A. The disorder may present at any age, although the majority of cases occur in the first ...

With more than 100 minutes of video per child and each video containing roughly 185,000 frames, Canavan's AI models extracted a range of subtle facial muscle movements linked to emotional expression.

The federal National Party has appointed outspoken critic of Australia’s net zero emissions target, Matt Canavan, to an internal committee tasked with reviewing the party’s policy on the issue.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical has shared more detailed data behind its kidney disease drug’s phase 3 win, showing the monoclonal antibody halved patients’ urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) levels.

Morten Harket has revealed he has Parkinson’s disease. The singer of a-ha, the band behind the 1985 hit and innovatively animated music video “Take On Me, ” shared the news during an ...

A new scientific analysis indicates that cannabis use may increase the risk of cardiovascular health issues, including stroke and disease-related death. An accompanying editorial suggests the ...

If you have heart disease, you’ve likely been told by your healthcare provider to be cautious about what you eat and drink, including that morning cup (or two) of joe.