The amount of marijuana users in the world is steadily growing. While some people use marijuana to relax, others use medical cannabis for chronic pain, rare epilepsies, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis…
Our livers play a huge role in our health. The liver regulates chemicals in the blood, filters toxins and wastes out of the body, breaks down fat, and even plays…
The story of my disease journey will be very familiar to many patients around the world. I was born and raised in a third world country where quality medical care…
According to a story from Parkinson's News Today, a small study recently demonstrated that fecal transplants could help relieve gastrointestinal problems in Parkinson's disease patients, as well as reducing the…
A recent study has found that Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS), a rare disease, could also be linked to another rare condition- Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) which is a type of…
In a news release from early May 2021, biopharmaceutical company Bold Therapeutics ("Bold") shared that its treatment BOLD-100 received Orphan Drug designation for the treatment of patients with gastric…
As reported in the Chicago Tribune; Jason Matthews spent his 69 years immersed in only the most thrilling of adventures. After three decades in the CIA, Matthews used eloquence and…
A hospital in Chennai, India has recently successfully treated a woman with peritoneal cancer. Not only did they remove the tumor, but they correctly diagnosed her cancer after multiple incorrect…
Nobody knew how much of an impact COVID-19 would have when it first appeared on the scene. Now, as of May 20, 2021, the novel coronavirus pandemic has led to…
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…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought attention to a number of different rare conditions as medical professionals worked to understand the virus. Over the course of the last year, we have…
In a news release from May 19, 2021, startup biotechnology company GeneTx Biotherapeutics LLC ("GeneTx") and biopharmaceutical company Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. ("Ultragenyx") shared that the pair received Health Canada clearance…
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), The Web of Science Edition, herein reports a case first recognized in a two-day-old newborn with a decreased red reflex in her right eye. The…
Adetola Olajide Ariori is an artist from Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Nigeria. He was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease two years ago and has been living in excruciating…
Compassion [kuhm-pash-uhn] noun A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. Compassion Corner is a…
According to a story from ANCA Vasculitis News, the month of May is recognized as Vasculitis Awareness Month, a time for spreading awareness about vasculitis among the general public and…
In a news release from May 18, 2021, biopharmaceutical company Catalyst Biosciences, Inc. ("Catalyst") shared that the first patient was dosed in the Phase 1/2 MAA-202 clinical trial. During…
Connie Colbert, the Director of the Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic, describes what hyperhidrosis is, and what to do if you think you may have it. What is Hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis…
According to corporate news shared on Street Insider, biopharmaceutical company BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. ("BridgeBio") is making ground with its AAV5 gene therapy, BBP-631. Recently, the FDA granted Fast Track designation…
The first time I got stung by a wasp, my knee swelled up to nearly 4x its size. While my allergy is more frustrating than fatal, I know that I…
The month of May is recognized as Myositis Awareness Month, a time to play your part in spreading awareness about myositis among the general public and in the medical community.…
Based on new data, the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has designated nivolumab and ipilimumab as the frontline treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) in…
Diabetes impacts many of the body's systems because it's an endocrine disorder. People with diabetes have trouble regulating their internal body temperature. As part of this, those with diabetes may…
Clinical trials are extremely beneficial in learning how new and burgeoning treatment options can benefit patients. At the same time, these trials also offer insight into where treatments may not…
According to a recent article in the Nursing Center of the Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TC) is a rare syndrome that mimics ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This…
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