Zika Virus and Chikungunya May Trigger Strokes
I'm sure you have heard about Zika virus before, but what about Chikungunya? Both are rare mosquito-borne diseases that can cause severe neurological problems. But now, researchers also believe…
I'm sure you have heard about Zika virus before, but what about Chikungunya? Both are rare mosquito-borne diseases that can cause severe neurological problems. But now, researchers also believe…
According to a story from BioSpace, the biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb Canada recently announced that its medication fedratinib (marketed as INREBIC®) has been approved by Health Canada as a…
A new treatment for acromegaly has recently become available for patients. Called MYCAPSSA, this delayed-release capsule is intended for long term maintenance of acromegaly. Considering that injections are the typical…
The care of a loved one with a debilitating condition often falls to their mother, but fathers, siblings or spouses also may take on that role. Even if there is…
Graves' Disease Awareness Month is recognized in July of each year. As part of this year's awareness campaign, the nonprofit organization Prevent Blindness and Horizon Therapeutics collaborated to create the…
According to an article from BioTech 365, data from the Phase 3 INVICTUS trial and Phase 1 dose-escalation study, which evaluated QINLOCK as a treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumors, was…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
This past week, Bristol Myers Squibb shared four-year data from the Phase 3 CheckMate-214 clinical trial. Ultimately, the trial sought to understand the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of Opdivo…
Last week, biotechnology company BioMarin announced that Dr. Lynda Polgreen, MD, MS would present at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) Annual 2020 Meeting. Her presentation centered…