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Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments designed for cognitive impairment related to Huntington’s disease. However, to improve the lives of those affected, additional research and therapeutic development are urgently…
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are infections that affect the urinary system, including the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. The majority of UTIs are caused by E. coli bacteria (or other…
The two trials evaluating lacutamab, an investigational therapy developed to treat T-cell lymphomas, were put on partial hold by the FDA. The patient died of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, which is…
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…
Two days before Thanksgiving in 2022, I was diagnosed with mouth and neck cancer. I had my first surgery in my mouth to remove the mass on December 20, 2022.…
According to a story from Medical Xpress, a recent study found that pelvic floor muscle training provided no additional advantage over bladder training in women with symptoms of overactive bladder.…
In early October 2023, the clinical-stage biotechnology company AnaptysBio, Inc. shared, via a news release, that positive top-line results were available from the Phase 3 GEMINI-1 study. Within the…
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…
Life is ever evolving so it is important to remember that the storms in our lives do not always last forever. When I developed dystonia in 2001, I lost everything I was…
Patient Worthy is expanding its platform for sharing patient stories through the production of short-form videos featuring rare disease patients. Recently, we sat down with Margaret, who lives with metastatic…
We are excited to announce that Patient Worthy's award-winning podcast "Wait, How Do You Spell That? A Rare Disease Podcast" is back in action with a new episode. Colby and…
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…
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…
In 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Onpattro (patisiran) as a treatment for polyneuropathy in people with hereditary transthyretin-mediated (ATTR) amyloidosis. Onpattro is an intravenously administered,…
Granite, marble, porcelain, quartz—all materials leveraged in the development of beautiful, durable countertops. When people are choosing what countertop material to use in their homes, they often consider factors like…
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…
When Valentina Rodriguez and Jason Gutierrez learned that their child would be born with spina bifida, they jumped into action. Neither knew exactly how to help their daughter, not yet—but…
Did you know that October is considered Gaucher Awareness Month? Although October is soon coming to an end, we at Patient Worthy want to advocate for continued awareness and…
Both methotrexate and cyclosporin may be leveraged to treat severe atopic dermatitis in children. But is one treatment more effective than the other? Researchers attempted to answer this question…
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…
One of the most successful healthcare services benefiting the public is newborn screening. Unfortunately, this life-saving health initiative is not provided for all rare diseases in some U.S. states. As…
Want to learn about scientific topics without needing a PhD? Check out the Science Simplified blog from TESS Research Foundation! Dr. Tanya Brown, PhD, works with researchers to make science…
The 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer took place from September 9-12 this year. During the conference, stakeholders came together to discuss novel research, emerging trends, and other needs…
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