From Patient Worthy's friends at the Platelet Disorder Support Association comes a post about a patient's experience with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) and a walk to raise awareness about the…
Heal Canada is a non-profit dedicated to "patient advocacy, education and collaboration among patient advocacy groups and other healthcare stakeholders." As part of their extensive offerings of support for patients…
According to a story from Forbes, Joe Rogan's hit podcast "The Joe Rogan Experience," which is the most popular podcast on Spotify and commands an enormous following, has been no…
In the roulette wheel of rare genetic diseases, there are many heart-breaking conditions. GM1 gangliosidosis, Tay-Sachs disease, and Neimann-Pick disease are three of the rare lysosomal diseases that have devastating…
The dynamic superhero action series 'The Boys' has received a lot of attention for its graphic violence, iconic characters, and commentary on US political culture. But it also depicts Black…
It is widely known that millions of individuals are living with diseases associated with chronic inflammation. In a recent interview with BioSpace, Alan Watt, President of NodThera, said the goal…
The COURSE Phase IIa clinical trial was conducted to evaluate tezepelumab (marketed as TEZSPIRE) in people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that had a wide range of blood…
Jenny, a 40-year-old nurse with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, began her solo voyage from Hawaii with her 6-pound Maltese dog named Romeo aboard in April 2023. She arrived in Fiji on or…
Did you know that World Duchenne Day is recognized each year on September 7th? This day is dedicated to spreading awareness about Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare disease. Patient…
Written by George Simpson Despite nagging inflation and economic uncertainty (which could include “Will my company make layoffs in the next year? or “Will my landlord up my rent again?”)…
Becker's Hospital Review Source: Two racial groups see rise in breast cancer rates
Patient Worthy's award-winning podcast "Wait, How Do You Spell That? A Rare Disease Podcast" is back with a new episode. This week, Colby is sitting down with Valen Keefer, a…
Researchers at Washington University’s medical school have used a new technique to study brain neurons in a lab setting, allowing them to bypass the need to rely on a brain…
Rare Community Profiles is a Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their families, advocates, scientists, and more.…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a public meeting set for Wednesday, October 16, 2024 to discuss the creation of a Rare Disease Innovation Hub. The meeting is…
By: Erin Santos-Primis, Mom to Isabella and Executive Director of the Isabella Santos Foundation Starting a nonprofit in honor of a loved one lost to a tragic disease is often…
Rare Community Profiles is a Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their families, advocates, scientists, and more. Jonathan…
First established by the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) in 2016, Gastroparesis Awareness Month is designed to increase awareness of gastroparesis and how it affects the people who have…
After years of research an international team of scientists has unraveled the genetic makeup of 47 strains of known and potential Lyme disease-causing bacteria. The work paves the way toward…
Fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) take healthy bacteria from stool provided healthy individuals, and transfer it to a donor with gut microbiome dysbiosis. Typically, fecal transplants are performed to treat C.…
Globally, an estimated 39.9 million people live with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is an infection which, over time, damages the immune system. This condition can be spread through sexual…
At Japan’s Fujita University, researchers reported to Inside Precision Medicine that a new risk measurement may add a layer of accuracy in predicting sudden cardiac death. The measure, called estimated…
As I reflect on over 20 years living with dystonia and pain and other symptoms that changed my life in many ways, I want to share some of the things…
In some cases, dermatomyositis can be difficult to treat. A variety of treatment options are available, from corticosteroids and immunosuppressants to antimalarials, colchicine, alendronate, and warfarin. But this rare condition…
Have you ever heard of cytokines? These signaling proteins play a role in inflammation in your body. Normally, cytokines help your immune system respond to foreign invaders. But when too many…
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