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.
Each year, an estimated 11,000 people across the globe are diagnosed with relapsed or refractory (R/R) T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) or lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL). However, there is only one…
At first, 34-year-old Chris Mee wasn’t too worried about his back pain. In fact, he kind of brushed it off – thinking it could just be sciatica, or aching from…
Over the last few years, there has been much discussion around VLA1553, a Chikungunya virus vaccine candidate. The vaccine has so far earned Fast Track and Breakthrough Therapy designations within…
In the United States, Orphan Drug designation is granted to drugs or biologics intended to treat, prevent, or diagnose rare diseases or conditions. Rare conditions are defined as those affecting…
Chloe Goodman is no stranger to tough situations. As a model and reality TV star from MTV UK's Ex on the Beach, Chloe has certainly found herself in stressful environments. But…
Did you know that, currently, there are vaccinations to confer protection against cholera? However, there are difficulties associated with this vaccine. For example, current vaccines are relatively ineffective in young…
Have you ever heard of Orphan Drug designation before? The FDA grants Orphan Drug designation to drugs or biologics intended to treat, diagnose, or prevent rare diseases or conditions. In America,…
Clinical trials are greatly beneficial in understanding more about therapeutics and various conditions. For example, the Phase 3 VIITAL trial will evaluate the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of EB-101, an…
Have you ever heard of a monocyte? Monocytes are a type of leukocyte, or white blood cell, which plays a role in immune response. These cells develop within our bone…
In the past, researchers have found it difficult to study leptomeningeal disease, a rare complication of late-stage cancer. Because researchers have lacked modeling systems to effectively study this condition, leptomeningeal…
This year, the 2022 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference began March 13, 2022 and is lasting through March 16, 2022. During the conference, stakeholders will discuss a variety of clinical…
Fast Track designation is granted by the FDA to facilitate the development and expedite the review of drugs to both fill unmet needs and treat serious or life-threatening conditions. Through…
In late February 2022, biopharmaceutical company Trascenta Holding Limited ("Trascenta") provided an update on its clinical program for TST001, a monoclonal antibody therapy designed for those with locally advanced or…
When Kacey Lamphier was just a child, her father Edward passed away from a ruptured aorta. Following his death, Kacey and her family were also tested. It was during this…
The Australian Sports Brain Bank was established in 2018 with a goal of better understanding chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and other conditions associated with repeated head injuries or blows to…
When Emily McGuyre first discovered that she was pregnant, she was thrilled. She greatly looked forward to bringing her son, Matthew, into her family. But, shares The Hawkeye, Emily learned…
In the past, you’ve probably heard about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in relation to football. This rare neurodegenerative disorder has been linked to repeated blows to the head. But did…
Biotechnology company Genmab A/S recently shared that its investigational therapy epcoritamab (DuoBody-CD3xCD20), being developed with AbbVie, was granted Orphan Drug designation from the FDA. The therapy is designed for those…
Typically, chronic urticaria – or chronic hives – can be managed using over-the-counter antihistamines. However, some people develop antihistamine-refractory chronic urticaria, which means that the condition cannot be managed even…
Currently, there are few effective therapeutic options for patients with MuSK antibody-positive myasthenia gravis (MG). A majority of those with MG have autoantibodies targeting the acetylcholine receptor. As a result, acetylcholinesterase…
Millions of people worldwide are affected by bleeding disorders such as hemophilia, von Willebrand disease (vWD), Glanzmann thrombasthenia, and more. In 1986, President Ronald Reagan sought to raise awareness around…
In the past, some research has suggested that earlier screening for colorectal cancer – also known as rectal or colon cancer – could be beneficial for improving patient outcomes. For…
What do MRIs of the head and spine, CT scans of the head with contrast dye, CT myelograms of the spine, and radioisotope tests all have in common? These are…
In 2015, Luke and Hayleigh Tate welcomed their daughter Maisy-Leigh into the world. However, following an emergency C-section, Maisy-Leigh was taken into critical care. The doctors noticed a number of…
When things in her life felt out of control, Ellen Samuels turned to poetry. This wasn’t necessarily abnormal for Ellen. As an English professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ellen…
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