Astellas Pharma Inc. has announced that its Phase 2 GLEAM trial evaluating zolbetuximab in combination with gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma did not meet its primary endpoint of…
A groundbreaking study from the University of Oulu, recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), sheds new light on the role of the brain hormone orexin…
Biomarker analysis plays a pivotal role in cancer care and research, guiding the development of targeted therapies and enabling personalized treatment plans. While next-generation sequencing (NGS) has revolutionized the ability…
Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is more than just feeling tired—it can be a debilitating symptom of two distinct neurological disorders: hypersomnia and narcolepsy. While both conditions share the hallmark of…
Emerging research highlights the role of genetic predisposition in the development of secondary cardiomyopathies triggered by environmental stressors such as pregnancy, alcohol use, and cancer therapy. Findings published in JAMA…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to SAR402663, Sanofi’s investigational gene therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). As seen in a report, this…
An experimental gene therapy known as AMT-130 has become the first treatment to successfully slow the progression of Huntington’s disease, marking a potential breakthrough in the fight against neurodegenerative disorders.…
AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo have announced promising Phase 3 trial results for Datroway, their investigational antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The trial demonstrated that Datroway significantly slowed…
Bayer AG and its subsidiary BlueRock Therapeutics LP have announced encouraging 36-month follow-up data from the Phase I exPDite clinical trial of bemdaneprocel (BRT-DA01), an investigational cell therapy aimed at…
Autoimmune diseases affect an estimated 400 to 600 million people globally, posing a growing challenge for healthcare systems and patients alike. Traditionally, treatment has focused on symptom management through broad…
A new study published in Aging-US reveals that Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients diagnosed in their 80s are significantly more likely to exhibit amyloid-beta buildup, which is an early marker of…
When a woman hears the words, “You have cancer,” her world shifts in an instant. The journey ahead—marked by treatment, uncertainty, and emotional upheaval—can feel isolating, even for the strongest…
As 2025 winds down, the pharmaceutical industry is bracing for a series of pivotal FDA decisions that could redefine treatment paradigms and reshape competitive dynamics across several major therapeutic areas.…
In a quiet corner of Texas, Jenna Hornbuckle is living a story so medically rare, doctors estimate its probability in the trillionth range. A single mother of two, Jenna is…
Neoadjuvant therapy, which involves administering treatment before surgery to shrink tumors, has become a cornerstone in breast cancer management. Yet, despite its promise, current clinical decision-making often relies on a…
NS Pharma, Inc., a subsidiary of Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd., has received a significant regulatory boost for its experimental treatment targeting Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). As reported in The AI…
In a week of significant developments for the biopharma industry, an FDA advisory committee issued pivotal recommendations on two high-profile blood disorder drugs, while PureTech Health announced a leadership change…
Many people with rare diseases struggle to access personalized therapies simply because they lack a confirmed genetic diagnosis. This barrier blocks access to targeted treatments and clinical trials, leaving families…
Applied Therapeutics has encountered a significant setback in its quest to bring a new treatment to patients with a rare metabolic disorder. According to Biospace.com, the company announced that its…
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