Are We Looking at a Physician Suicide Epidemic?
The 2022 Medscape Physician Suicide Report shows that physicians, compared to the general public, have double the rate of suicides. Amna Shabbir, a doctor of internal medicine, felt compelled…
The 2022 Medscape Physician Suicide Report shows that physicians, compared to the general public, have double the rate of suicides. Amna Shabbir, a doctor of internal medicine, felt compelled…
Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…
Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…
Indie songwriter and singer Sufjan Stevens recently posted on, Tumblr, his favorite media platform, that he has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Sufjan is now in the hospital…
Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…
Tivdak, Seagen, and Genmab’s antibody-drug conjugate exceeded expectations. The partners said that a Data Monitoring Committee, independent of either company, noted that Tivdak’s overall survival rating met and even…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a new Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their…
From September 7-9, 2023, the Rare Fair was held in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and was also available for attendance online. This event began in 2018 and has been spearheaded by The Dash…
Historically, it has been challenging to mobilize drug development and research within the rare disease sphere. Given the smaller community sizes, as well as a general lack of profitability,…
Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a new Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their…
Over 50% of non-small cell lung cancer patients (NSCLC) will experience a recurrence after surgery. The cancer recurs even after adjuvant chemotherapy after major surgery. ALINA’s data show that Alecensa…
Previously, the FDA has approved Jardiance (empagliflozin) as a treatment option for adults with heart failure and to manage blood sugar in people ages 10+ with type 2 diabetes.…
In July 2023, the U.S. FDA granted Orphan Drug designation to ABM-1310, an investigational treatment option for people living with malignant gliomas such as glioblastoma. Now, reports clinical-stage biopharmaceutical…
Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…