Category Archives: Newron

Even Still, We Must Reach for the STARS

Posted on May 4, 2020 by melelllan

Hyperventilation, daytime apnea, breath-holding– whatever name you call it by, it’s a horrific breathing pattern that severely impacts the quality of life of many of our children and their families. In 2016, Newron Pharmaceuticals undertook the STARS trial, an international … Continue reading →

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A Challenge Accepted! ;)

Posted on November 23, 2019 by melelllan

It hasn’t happened before. I was given a MISSION, if I chose to accept it, to explain some new developments in regards to Sarizotan (Newron) and Anavex 2-73 (Anavex) receiving FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Designation: “Mel Lancaster have you posted … Continue reading →

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A Day with Acadia- Part 1: Awareness

Posted on October 30, 2019 by melelllan

This is my last post of Rett syndrome Awareness month. I had hoped to do more, but Rett syndrome made sure a good amount of awareness was happening right at home, but this was going to be the last either … Continue reading →

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In the Spotlight!- Colleen English

Posted on March 31, 2019 by melelllan

Every once-in-awhile you meet someone just destined to change your world. One of those people is Colleen. In the years that I’ve known her, her great, big heart has gone from figuring out to provide gift cards to trial families … Continue reading →

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Sarizotan Trial #4: Almost There!!

Posted on December 29, 2018 by melelllan

As we head into the new year, I just wanted to give you all an update on the Sarizotan trial- STARS- for daytime apnea (breath-holding). I’m pleased to announce that Newron only needs 8 (or less) more participants to complete … Continue reading →

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Sarizotan Trial #2 A Bit of Background

Posted on September 30, 2018 by melelllan

So, I was going to talk about how Sarizotan is supposed to work to help with daytime apnea this week, but I thought I’d give a bit of background on it instead. 🙂 Back in 2002-2003, Sarizotan was used in … Continue reading →

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The Sarizotan Trial #1: Breathing-It’s Own Sort of Agony

Posted on September 20, 2018 by melelllan

We all know how much we wait for breathing- when our child has just been born, the seconds are eternities, agony, as we wait for that first cry. We all know the fear of that first night they sleep through; … Continue reading →

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What do Halloween and Rett syndrome have in Common? Superheroes.

Posted on October 31, 2017 by melelllan

Today is the last day of October. Another year gone by from one Awareness Month to the next and still no treatment. But this is not a humdrum post BECAUSE treatment is now within sight. Each year in October superhero … Continue reading →

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Raise Rett Syndrome Awareness

Posted on January 7, 2017 by melelllan

I’ve had my mind on other things, so somehow this escaped me, but today there is an organized push to raise Rett syndrome awareness, through #rettsyndromeawareness While we do devote the entire month of October to Rett Syndrome Awareness, it … Continue reading →

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And Tomorrow it Begins

Posted on September 30, 2016 by melelllan

Tomorrow starts Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. Needless to say, all around the world parents, researchers, doctors, aides (the lovely ones, like Curry), siblings, grandparents and loved ones are going to bombard their Facebook pages with statistics, symptoms, pictures of purple … Continue reading →

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