First described in medical literature in 1949, Alexander disease is an extremely rare neurological disorder and form of leukodystrophy. Despite nearly 74 years having passed since its discovery, there is…
On May 7, 2023, Kimberly Kotar completed a half-marathon. That’s impressive in its own right—only more so when you learn that, due to her transverse myelitis, Kotar was once unable…
In March 2023, 14-year-old Rylie Erbacher visited Washington, D.C. for a one-of-a-kind experience. The teen, who has spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 2, was one of just 10 people nationally…
Have you ever heard of the Orphan Drug designation? This designation, created through the Orphan Drug Act and granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is used to…
Rinvoq (upadacitinib) is a prescription JAK inhibitor that works by blocking pro-inflammatory signaling within cells. In the past, Rinvoq was approved for indications like rheumatoid arthritis, active psoriatic arthritis and…
For patients who were given a diagnosis of advanced, inoperable (unresectable) biliary tract cancer, an article appeared in Healio with some encouraging news. Gemcitabine and cisplatin drugs have…
Omisirge (omidubicel) is the first allogeneic (from a donor) product for SCT that has been the recipient of FDA approval. The FDA's nod moves Omisirge into the realm of…
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…
Republished with permission from Personalize My Medicine, a Patient Worthy partner organization. Written by Eleanor Doherty Glossary Antibody, Antidepressant, Antigen, Apoptosis, Astrocyte, CAR-T Cell Therapy, Atypia, Clinical Trial, CNS, Dendritic Cell Vaccine, Epidermal Growth Factor, Ex-Vivo, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioma, Immunotherapy, Metastasis, Mitotic Activity, Monoclonal Antibody, Necrosis, Neuron, Neurotransmitter, Oncology, Oncolytic Virotherapy, Prognosis, Radiotherapy, Stem Cell, Surgical…
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), a Patient Worthy partner, formed in 1983 to provide support and education to people and families living with rare diseases, advocate for change…
On May 10, 2023, reports EMPR, the U.S. FDA approved Elfabrio (pegunigalsidase alfa-iwxj) for adults who are living with Fabry disease. Developed by Protalix Biotherapeutics in conjunction with Chiesi Global…
In 2014, head coach Jimbo Fisher led the Florida State Seminoles to win the BCS National Championship Game. He’s now head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies, recently deemed by…
Written by Lily Sander By the time I was age four, I started experiencing unexplained symptoms such as severely turned in feet, which caused extreme pain and mobility issues. Terrified,…
On May 18, 2023, Market Watch reported that rucosopasem manganese received Orphan Drug designation. Developed by clinical stage biopharmaceutical company Galera Therapeutics (“Galera”), rucosopasem manganese is largely being developed…
Within the Phase 3 APHENITY study, researchers worked to determine the efficacy of sepiapterin in both adults and children with phenylketonuria (PKU). Formerly known as PTC923, sepiapterin was developed…
In 2014, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute released updated clinical guidelines in reference to the care of children with sickle cell anemia. The updated guidelines recommended the use…
The damage caused by cocaine can sometimes be misdiagnosed as a rare disease: granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Cocaine use has been increasing in America and the UK, resulting in serious…
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…
Hyperphagia, or excessive and unrelenting hunger, is a key symptom associated with Bardet-Bield syndrome. This excessive hunger often begins around or before 5 years old and can lead to…
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…
On April 25, 2023, myTomorrows, a platform designed to help patients obtain access to experimental medicines, recently launched a new tool called TrialSearch AI, an artificial intelligence-powered resource for physicians…
Pyxis Oncology is driven to improve the lives of people living with cancer through the development of innovative immunotherapy and antibody drug conjugate (ADJ) therapies. Their treatment PYX-201, a novel…
ABCA4-associated retinopathies are a group of conditions that cause progressive macular degeneration and vision loss due to ABCA4 mutations. Stargardt disease, cone-rod dystrophy type 3 (CORD3), and retinitis pigmentosa 19…
Written by Libby Wilson- Mommy, Living with Stage IV Breast Cancer Dear Violet - Before I met you, I never loved someone with every morsel of my being. I never…
Our country has an issue when it comes to screening for diabetic retinopathy. In addition to clinics lacking the necessary imaging programs, the compliance rate for diabetic retinopathy screening…
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