Patient Worthy is proud to support Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, and we are honored to share John's story. To read John's story about Grief in Early Diagnosis, click here. The…
Prader-Willi syndrome is a leading cause of obesity in children. The rare disease was discovered over seventy years ago, yet this is the first therapy to be approved by the…
Patient Worthy is privileged to share Jenny's story through our partnership with the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation. Since 1983, the AAMDS International Foundation has served the aplastic anemia,…
National Cancer Center researchers have discovered a mechanism for liver regeneration in animal models triggered almost immediately after episodes of severe liver damage. The study, reported in MedicalXpress, explains that…
My name is Pashondra James and I am a CHRONIC ILLNESS WARRIOR! My fight with my health started way before I was diagnosed. I was misdiagnosed twice before 2011, and…
Patient Worthy is proud to support Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, and we are honored to share John's story. It was something my therapist told me that started this whole thing.…
For Bubba 7/31/1997 - 7/22/2018 How do you love a child you know will die young? You love recklessly, with abandon. You don’t mean to - but you can’t stop…
Patient Worthy is honored to present this story by way of the GACI Global. GACI Global is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect families affected by Generalized Arterial…
Professor Sophia Padilla, lead author of a new study on antibiotic resistance describes the cycle in an article published in UC Irvine’s American Chemical Society Journal. Scientists develop drugs to…
A little background on me, my name is Gene Pohancsek and I was born and raised in western New York. I am married and have two daughters. They keep my…
Right now, more people than ever are hoping for a kidney transplant — but the system is struggling to keep up. According to Becker’s Clinical Leadership, even a small increase…
Scientists have earnestly delved into a new study to test a drug for individuals who have genetically inherited a type of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease known as “dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease”.…
Patient Worthy is grateful to present this story written by Bud Hager by way of the Courageous Parents Network. CPN is a nonprofit organization that has oriented, equipped and empowered…
One Million People: That is an estimate of the number of individuals who die from infections that resist drugs such as antibiotics according to a report in BBC News. Yet,…
Patient Worthy is honored to provide this story written by Shannon Wieloch by way of Stork Genetics. Stork Genetics is an organization that offers telehealth genetic counseling for adult, proactive,…
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), eating the right diet is essential to managing chronic kidney disease. The NIDDK recommends that patients find…
I've spent much of my life as an amateur athlete—competing in club sports, marathons, triathlons, and century rides. Staying active isn’t just about my physical health; it’s a core part…
In honor of Kidney Awareness Month, we would like to congratulate the National Kidney Foundation on celebrating 75 years as an organization fighting against kidney disease and for kidney disease…
Editor's Note: Chronic conditions and rare diseases don't discriminate, Patient Worthy and its partners are interested in amplifying the voices of those from all identities and backgrounds. If you have…
Only about 50% of those born with GACI survive. Patient Worthy is grateful to GACIGlobal for the ability to share Sienna's Story. GACI Global is a nonprofit organization whose mission…
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects approximately 1.6 million people in the U.S. According to a report in Healio, this equates to about 1.3% of the adult population. IBD can be…
SLC13A5 Epilepsy affects not just individuals, but friends and families as well. The following perspective, as told by Amber, mom to TESS Superhero Rowan, aims to give insight into what…
Hi everyone, my name is Dwayne; I am 57 years old. I was diagnosed with Late Onset Pompe disease (LOPD) in November 2018 when I was 50 years old. I…
Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico have doubled according to Becker's Clinical Leadership surpassing 200. 30 cases have been confirmed in New Mexico, mostly in Lea County which is…
Patient Worthy is grateful to present this article by way of the CureGRIN Foundation. CureGRIN is a foundation founded and run by parents who are committed to improving the lives of people…
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