Jessica Lynn has an educational background in writing and marketing. She firmly believes in the power of writing in amplifying voices, and looks forward to doing so for the rare disease community.
You caught me: I'm a Swiftie. I first saw Taylor Swift on her Speak Now tour and, in 2 weeks, am taking on the Eras tour in Philadelphia (PS: if you have any…
Throughout the globe, there are many countries in which rare disease awareness and support are still lacking. While India has made some strides in improving care for people within…
Over the past few years, more research has been done into the health impacts of breast implants. In fact, researchers and doctors have even coined the term “breast implant illness,”…
The London Marathon took place on April 23, 2023—and one mom was running for an especially important cause: to raise Angelman syndrome awareness. According to an article from the BBC,…
When Kristen Moore’s son Jackson was first diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), she decided to translate her emotions into action. As WSOC-TV reports, she dove into education, awareness,…
Right now, there are a number of treatment options available for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL): chemotherapy (with/without immunotherapy), stem cell transplants, and targeted therapy. Yet despite these options, this…
Lyme disease is an illness caused by Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi) bacteria that is transmitted through the bite of an infected deer or western blacklegged tick. If you live…
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…
Currently, there are no cures for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Symptomatic therapy, alongside disease-modifying treatments like Rilutek, Radicava, and Relyvrio, may be used to manage this condition. However, there…
Collaboration has always made the world go round - and it's no different in rare disease research. Sometimes, the community affected by a certain rare disease is small, which…
After becoming a de facto football star while playing at LSU, catching 52 passes for a total 629 yards, tight end (TE) Foster Moreau was drafted by the Las…
When it comes to staying active, 8-year-old R.J. Walters has it covered. His favorite sport right now is basketball. But that hasn’t stopped R.J. from getting his yellow belt in…
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…
In July 2022, Patient Worthy reported on data from the Phase 3 REAL 4 clinical trial. During the trial, researchers compared the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of Sogroya (somapacitan-beco)…
As bluebird bio ("bluebird") waited on FDA feedback regarding the manufacturing process for lovotibeglogene autotemcel (lovo-cel) genetherapy, the company disclosed that it would most likely miss its Q1 submission…
Each year, an estimated 20,100 people across America die from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). While treatment is available—namely chemotherapy and immunotherapy—researchers are always exploring new treatment options to help those affected…
A therapy is granted Orphan Drug designation if the FDA believes that this therapy will treat, prevent, or diagnose rare conditions. Rare conditions, in the United States, are those affecting…
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…
The first thing that you should know: osteosarcoma (a type of bone cancer) is treatable. In fact, when you treat osteosarcoma early enough, it is curable; children can live long,…
Altogether, there are an estimated 300,000 people in Ireland who are living with a rare disease. However, given the increasing amount of genetically-oriented rare diseases, it's possible that even…
Treatment advances are occurring daily in the field of rare disease. As researchers hone their strategies and tools, new technologies are emerging with the potential to significantly impact patients…
Dr. Alan Grant (portrayed by Sam Neill) began Jurassic Park with a distaste for computers and children, intent only on developing his paleontological prowess. By the end of the…
In a news release from mid-April 2023, clinical-stage biotechnology company Abivax SA shared that 2-year results were available from a Phase 2b open-label maintenance study evaluating obefazimod for individuals…
In a news release on the company’s website, biopharmaceutical company Applied Therapeutics, Inc. shared that positive data was available from the Phase 3 ACTION-Galactosemia Kids trial. Within the trial, researchers…
Rylee Riekena feels most at home when she’s near water. There’s something about the ocean that just makes her feel safe and at peace. So when she took up paddleboarding,…
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