October 8: Golf for Phelan-McDermid Syndrome
In 2019, Courtney and Michael Henderson welcomed the newest member of their family – their son Luke. They were thrilled at this new addition, who they say is one…
In 2019, Courtney and Michael Henderson welcomed the newest member of their family – their son Luke. They were thrilled at this new addition, who they say is one…
When a disease is progressive, it can be difficult to discern if treatment is working. Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is an example, especially as its treatment, tafamidis, presents "relatively few…
For years, Debra Papagni Denmark worked to have New York State recognize Phelan-McDermid Syndrome after her son Drew, now 13, was diagnosed. A few years ago, Governor Andrew Cuomo heard…
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…
Having thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), a medical condition characterized by the compression of nerves and blood vessels, can hinder a person’s productivity and ability to hold active professions and lifestyles.…
As part of the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" awareness project, New York Giants Running back Saquon Barkley chose 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q) as his cause to highlight! And while that…
According to a story from Newswise, the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai recently announced that patient enrollment has begun for a clinical trial that will…