Have you ever heard of a biosimilar? A biosimilar is essentially a biologic that is highly similar in structure and function to a reference product. Although this might seem technical, it really…
An 18-year-old woman in Korea underwent a kidney transplant after developing end-stage kidney disease, for which she had been treated with dialysis. Doctors were unsure of the cause. While the…
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…
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Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…
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…
September is a wonderful month to raise awareness. So mark down September 24th on your calendars for the 8th international Atypical Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (aHUS) Awareness Day! aHUS Awareness Day is…
A lack of patient engagement is an issue across many rare diseases, with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) acting as the perfect example. In fact, aHUS patient organizations are still…
Explaining something as complicated as a rare disease to a child can be difficult. That's why Alexion Pharmaceuticals created a books series titled "Inspired By." The series is a way…
For many patients, certain treatments can be expensive, invasive, or difficult to access. But it doesn't have to be this way. According to aHUS News, researchers are running two separate…
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 aHUS Alliance has taken on a new project to raise awareness for atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) and the needs of the patient community, according to aHUS News. The…
According to a story from Market Watch, the biopharmaceutical company Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new formulation of…
aHUS Tracking Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare disease that causes blood clots to form within the small blood vessels in the kidneys. These clots lead to organ damage…
Researchers have announced their identification of a specific gene mutation that can lead to atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). This gene is called DGKE and it is not a part of…
According to a recent press release, Japan just approved ULTOMIRIS (ravulizumab) for patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). Developed by biopharmaceutical company Alexion Pharmaceuticals ("Alexion"), ULTOMIRIS represents a…
Happy Friday! July is almost over, which means that Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Awareness Month is drawing to a close. But it's not too late to bring attention to this often…
According to a story from ahusnews.com, traveling with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) takes some extra preparation and planning ahead. This syndrome can affect multiple organ systems and especially the…
In a study published in BMC Pediatrics, researchers have found atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) and autoimmune thyroid disease may not only be a relatively common pair of rare diseases…
When the 19-year-old French woman first visited the hospital, she was extremely lethargic. She displayed neurological symptoms. Upon kidney failure, the patient was admitted into the ICU. But soon, doctors…
Ultomiris, a product of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, has recently been studied in a Phase 3 clinical trial. This study was intended to ultomiris' effect on life-threatening complications of atypical hemolytic uremic…
Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare condition which can be sparked by pregnancy, although it can also occur without it. Essentially, if you are genetically predisposed to the condition,…
Many patients with rare diseases require some sort of treatment or therapy to manage their conditions. In the case of atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome, or aHUS, this therapy is dialysis. Learn…
According to a story from Barron's, the biotechnology company Alexion Pharmaceuticals has recently announced plans to test its drug Ultomiris as a potential treatment for COVID-19. As the scientific community…
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a company that is advancing a rare disease pipeline in complement biology, recently issued a series of press releases announcing positive results of a Phase 3 study…
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