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Some Pancreatic Cancer Patients Receiving Chemo May Benefit from Antibiotics
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Some Pancreatic Cancer Patients Receiving Chemo May Benefit from Antibiotics

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:May 5, 2023
  • Post category:Pancreatic Cancer

According to a story from Healio, a recent study found that patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer (more specifically, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common form) that were being treated with…

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We’re Seeing More Cases of Breast Implant-Associated ALCL Than Ever Before
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We’re Seeing More Cases of Breast Implant-Associated ALCL Than Ever Before

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:May 5, 2023
  • Post category:Anaplastic large cell lymphoma

Over the past few years, more research has been done into the health impacts of breast implants. In fact, researchers and doctors have even coined the term “breast implant illness,”…

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Mom Ran London Marathon to Honor Son with Angelman Syndrome
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Mom Ran London Marathon to Honor Son with Angelman Syndrome

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:May 5, 2023
  • Post category:Angelman Syndrome

The London Marathon took place on April 23, 2023—and one mom was running for an especially important cause: to raise Angelman syndrome awareness.  According to an article from the BBC,…

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Charlotte, NC Declares May as Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Month
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Charlotte, NC Declares May as Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Month

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:May 5, 2023
  • Post category:Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

  When Kristen Moore’s son Jackson was first diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), she decided to translate her emotions into action. As WSOC-TV reports, she dove into education, awareness,…

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FDA Expands Thyroid Eye Disease Drug Approval Indication
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FDA Expands Thyroid Eye Disease Drug Approval Indication

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:May 5, 2023
  • Post category:Thyroid eye disease

According to a story from Healio, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently updated the indication for the drug teprotumumab (marketed as Tepezza). Approved for the treatment of…

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Rare Classroom: Stickler Syndrome
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Rare Classroom: Stickler Syndrome

  • Post author:James Moore
  • Post published:May 5, 2023
  • Post category:Stickler Syndrome/Stickler syndrome- type 3

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…

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The Mentor She Wished She Had - How Elizabeth Became a Lifeline for EB
Finding Strength Together: Scott and Katie’s Journey with Advanced Kidney
You Are Not Alone: Empowering the Advanced Kidney Cancer Community
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