Juvenile Arthritis Meets its Match in Preteen Gymnast Katie Chipman
We've all seen them - gymnasts jumping high, twirling low, and bending their bodies in ways most of us never thought possible! And if you think about it, gymnastics in…
We've all seen them - gymnasts jumping high, twirling low, and bending their bodies in ways most of us never thought possible! And if you think about it, gymnastics in…
The Internet can be a brutal place, thanks to anonymous bullying. But the Internet can also be a place of redemption, thanks to anonymous do-gooders! Case in point: According to…
So much of it “comes down to morals.” A couple struggling with cystic fibrosis may have up to a 50% chance of passing the gene on to their child if…
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) most commonly affects aging adults, but for columnist Charlene Marshall, the disease struck in her late 20s. A diagnosis in and of itself is shocking, but…
Earlier last month, the second clinical trial for progeria was announced as completed. The trial was again funded by The Progeria Research Foundation, spearheaded by Drs. Scott Berns and Leslie…
Some good news for patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and their families! There's a new booklet out with detailed information on how to navigate the increasingly complex health insurance…
As reported in Nature (an international medical publication), research scientists have uncovered the atomic makeup of an important protein found in those with Alzheimer's Disease. This is being touted as a…
Regular readers of Patient Worthy know the cost of drugs is a huge barrier to treatment for many patients and families. Additionally, the fewer people diagnosed with a condition, the…