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.
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Have you ever heard of azithromycin? It’s an antibiotic. Chances are, if you’ve ever had a bacterial infection, you’ve even taken it. But according to Medical XPress, researchers are currently…
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Could Azithromycin Reduce Cystic Fibrosis Lung Inflammation?
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Jeremy Schreifels was just a young child when he was first diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, a nervous system disorder characterized by sudden, involuntary movements or vocalizations (“tics”). In Jeremy’s case,…
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Teen with Tourette Syndrome Excited to Undergo DBS
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It is very rare that one might say that a car accident saved their life – but Yolanda Carusciello, who lives in Brooklyn, can say just that. Of course, when…
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A Car Crash Saved the Life of a Woman with a Thymoma
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Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved mitapivat (PYRUKYND) for the treatment of patients with hemolytic anemia due to pyruvate kinase deficiency (PKD). According to 2…
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Mitapivat Beneficial for PKD, Study Shows
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This year, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting took place from March 25-29, 2022. During the meeting, researchers and stakeholders discussed trends and research within the field of…
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Severe Atopic Dermatitis Could Heighten Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk
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What type of cognitive changes are present in individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 3? More so, do these cognitive changes affect clinical factors and, if so, how? According…
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SMA Type 3 Linked to Poorer Cognitive Ability
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If you've been paying attention to the news lately, you've probably heard of a rare viral illness that has been spreading around the globe: monkeypox. While monkeypox is more common…
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What is Monkeypox? An Overview
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When Brianna Terry was just two years old, her doctors gave her a diagnosis of autosomal recessive osteopetrosis. At the time, the doctors were concerned about her wellness; they…
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Woman with Osteopetrosis Dates with the Help of Friends
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In the United States, the FDA grants Orphan Drug designation to drugs or biologics intended to treat, diagnose, or prevent rare conditions. A rare disease or condition is defined as…
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Iadademstat for SCLC Earns Orphan Drug Designation
In the past, there have been a variety of research studies exploring and working to learn more about cystinuria, a rare genetic condition causing cystine, an amino acid, to accumulate…
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This Research Study Explored the Molecular Mechanisms of Cystinuria
Sometimes, it can be difficult to prompt the research of and creation of therapeutics for rare diseases. This is one of the reasons why the FDA created its Orphan Drug…
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TP-3654 for Myelofibrosis Earns Orphan Drug Designation
In 2022, the 25th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy took place from May 16th-19th. During the meeting, researchers and other stakeholders discussed the latest…
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Interim Data Shows MB-107 Promise for SCID
Two years ago, in 2020, life changed for Ian Foster, then 57. At the time, Ian started experiencing health problems and was eventually diagnosed with kidney failure. According to The…
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Help a Man with Calciphylaxis Gain a Higher Quality of Life
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It’s no secret that living with a rare or underserved condition can come alongside a heavy financial burden. A recent study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Cure…
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What is the Cost of Living with Sickle Cell Disease?
On May 26, 2022, biopharmaceutical company Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. ("Nurix") shared via news release that positive data was available from an ongoing Phase 1a dose escalation study. Within the study,…
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Positive Data Available on NX-2127 for CLL
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In April 2022, Dr. Adrián Alambiaga successfully defended his doctoral thesis at CEU Cardenal Herrera University. His thesis centered around the exploration of progesterone as a way to stop cell…
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Could Topical Progesterone Treat Retinitis Pigmentosa?
In Part 1 of our interview, we discussed Katharina's story, her diagnostic journey to Adult-Onset Still's Disease, and why she was driven to found Perrarus. For Part 2, we will…
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Creating Perrarus: How Katharina Clark Aims to Uplift the Rare Disease Community (Pt. 2)
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Altogether, there are multiple subtypes of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disorder causing muscle weakness and generation. Four months ago, Aniya Porter was born with type I, a…
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Family Fought Insurance After Daughter with SMA Was Denied Zolgensma
In a news release from late May 2022, pharmaceutical company SteroTherapeutics LLC, known for developing orphan drugs for rare conditions, shared that its novel therapy ST-003 received Orphan Drug designation…
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ST-003 for PSC Earns Orphan Drug Designation
Katharina Clark has always wanted to make a difference. For as long as she can remember, Katharina has held a keen interest in the healthcare sector. Before she was diagnosed…
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Creating Perrarus: How Katharina Clark Aims to Uplift the Rare Disease Community (Pt. 1)
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In the past, medical research has shown that the STAT3 protein plays a role in regulating inflammatory responses throughout the body; it also plays a role in cell proliferation,…
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IPF Drug TTI-101 Earns Orphan Drug Designation
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When Hailey Huddleston was just two years old, she had her first seizure. At first, her parents – Tim and Lisa – weren’t sure if Hailey was having a night…
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Family Participated in “Step Forward to Cure TSC” to Raise Awareness
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Rachel Harrison remembers what the doctors told her when her daughter Hope was born – that she wasn’t going to make it. You see, Hope was born with a rare…
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Middle Schoolers Build Mobility Car for Girl with Trisomy 18
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) held its Annual Meeting from April 22-28, 2022. During the meeting, various stakeholders discussed trends, science, and research within the field of neurology. According…
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Apitegromab Improves Function in SMA Types 2 and 3, Study Shows
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At 13 years old, Emma Woods was diagnosed with Turner syndrome, a rare chromosomal condition. Unfortunately, Turner syndrome can cause a number of health or developmental problems, such as heart…
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Nurses’ Trek Raises Turner Syndrome Awareness