Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have discovered the code that is associated with the liver’s genome (complete set of DNA) and its ability to regenerate. According to a…
Even though a drug is sometimes developed with a certain condition in mind, it can be used to effectively treat or manage alternate conditions. For example, pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA) is…
According to a July 13 news release, biopharmaceutical company Kedrion Biopharma ("Kedrion") recently treated its first pediatric patient within the Phase 3 KIDCARES10 clinical trial. Within the trial, Kedrion…
According to MedPage Today, the FDA sent a letter to the manufacturer of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Monday containing a warning about its link to Guillain-Barre syndrome…
According to MedPage Today, new research suggests that adult obesity could increase the risk of developing Crohn's disease. Within the study, researchers evaluated how body mass index (BMI) impacted the…
Diet and nutrition play immense roles in our health. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, for example, researchers discovered an association between colorectal cancer and eating red meat. “Hasn’t that been…
Beijing, China: According to an article in a sister publication of Sixth Tone, a woman living in China who has been treated during the past fourteen years for paroxysmal nocturnal…
The CDC is currently looking into three cases of melioidosis throughout the United States, according to an article published in MSN. This rare, bacterial infection is mainly found in the…
The International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation (IPPF) has recently announced that is has partnered with the American Dental Association (ADA) for a continuing education course that will help dental professionals…
As reported in PR NewsWire; a pivotal Phase II/III trial to create a therapy for activated PI3K delta syndrome (APDS) has announced they’ve successfully completed patient enrollment for a new…
Having thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), a medical condition characterized by the compression of nerves and blood vessels, can hinder a person’s productivity and ability to hold active professions and lifestyles.…
July 13th 2021 will be recognized as GIST Awareness Day. This is a day set aside to help spread awareness about gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), a rare disease, among the…
On July 8, 2021, gene therapy company Lysogene shared that its gene therapy candidate LYS-GM101, for patients with GM1 gangliosidosis, received Fast Track designation from the FDA. Currently, no treatments…
The ESMO World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer 2021 took place from June 30-July 3, 2021. During the Congress, researchers discussed data and research in the gastrointestinal field. According to MedScape,…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
Towards the end of June 2021, biopharmaceutical company AbbVie shared that Upadacitinib (RINVOQ) reached both its primary and all secondary endpoints in a Phase 3 maintenance study evaluating the therapy…
ANGEL AID CARES began as the brainchild of Cristol Barrett O’Loughlin, out of a shared desire to pay tribute to her own family experience and to uplift others in need.…
Thus far, retifanlimab, a drug designed to treat patients with anal cancer, has received Orphan Drug designation and Priority Review status. However, the approval process has not been entirely easy.…
Ever since I could remember I have had an aptitude for adventure. I like to be on the move, engage in sports and any out door activity and most importantly…
Thanks to advances in immunotherapy, liver cancer (Hepatocellular carcinoma-HCC) has seen a rise in treatment options for patients in advanced stages of the disease. HCC is one of the…
The answer lies in the loss of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) calcium and protein which leads to cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, viral, and neurodegenerative diseases. ER performs many important cellular functions including…
As reported in I News; scientists may have found a cure for a devastating and fatal brain disease, and the world of rare brain diseases may never be the same.…
Have you ever heard of newborn screening? Basically, newborn screening is a public health service which can identify potential hormone-related, genetic, or metabolic conditions. Since early identification is so crucial…
Claire Richmond can be considered a very experienced patient. It took Claire nineteen years to receive a diagnosis for her rare disease. During that time, she had been dismissed…
Do you love golfing? Interested in making a difference for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? If you're located in or around Oceanside, CA, then I have an event…
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