Rare Classroom: Angelman Syndrome
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
February 15th is recognized annually as International Angelman Day, a day dedicated around the world to spreading awareness among the general public and in the medical field about Angelman syndrome,…
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…
According to a story from the Baltimore Sun, a childhood home of Henrietta Lacks - a Black woman often dubbed "the mother of modern medicine" - was unknowingly demolished just…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
The month of February is recognized as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness about this rare disease among the medical field and the general public. The Turner…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
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…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
According to an article published in Healthcare Dive, a recent study published in the academic journal JAMA indicated that patients receiving treatment in hospitals owned by private equity firms were at an…
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…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
Every year since 1954, the final Sunday in January has been recognized as World Leprosy Day. First established by Raoul Follereau, a French writer and philanthropist, the event is held…
On January 18, 2024, the Rare Disease Legislative Advocates (RDLA) hosted its monthly webinar. These webinars help provide updates to the rare disease community on legislation and other policy initiatives…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
We are excited to announce that Patient Worthy's award-winning podcast "Wait, How Do You Spell That? A Rare Disease Podcast" is back with a new episode. This week, Colby is…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
On December 5, 2023, the Rare Disease Legislative Advocates (RDLA) held an RDLA Caucus briefing. This briefing, held in collaboration with the Rare Disease Congressional Caucus, provided an update on…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
According to a story from Healio, a recent study has found that use of hydroxyurea in alignment with treatment guidelines has the potential to bring down symptoms of cerebrovascular disease…
According to a story from Healio, Rohit Kohli, MBBS, MS, division chief of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, spoke at the World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes…
Nathan Ehrlich, age 40, has had more health troubles than the average person, to say the least. As a teenager, he was diagnosed with leukemia. Thanks to the support of…
According to a story from Science Daily, a team of scientists affiliated with the Salk Institute recently published a study on December 6, 2023 focused on how a class of…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
According to a story from BioPharma Reporter, the pharmaceutical company Candel Therapeutics recently announced that its investigational therapy designated CAN-2409 has earned Fast Track designation from the US Food and…