Hello, my name is Megan. I have been diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), small fiber neuropathy (SFN), eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE),…
Revolo Biotherapeutics was founded with one specific goal in mind: to benefit people living with autoimmune and allergic diseases by creating novel, life-changing therapeutics that induce long-term remission. They…
Make sure to check out Part 1 of the Schroeder family's story before reading further. CURED Currently, the Schroeder family is doing as well as they can to manage and to ensure…
When asked about the key way that the medical field can better serve patients, Pari Schroeder doesn’t waver: multidisciplinary care. She acknowledges that the medical system can often be very…
Right now, there are approximately 100 people in the world who have been diagnosed with Ogden syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder. Lacey Smith’s 11-year-old daughter Savannah is part of this…
In a previous post, I shared what it took to heal my eosinophilic esophagitis. In this post, I share a few tasty and healthy foods, and a recipe for organic…
I can't believe I suffered needlessly for 26 years with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and life-threatening food impaction episodes. I saw three GI doctors and underwent over 30 endoscopies and biopsies…
Researchers have been evaluating '1104, an investigational immune-resetting molecule, for patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Through immune resetting, some believe that '1104 could reduce the inflammatory cascade related to…
Before you read on, make sure you've checked out Part 1 of our interview, where we discussed what eosinophilic esophagitis is, its symptoms and diagnostic criteria, and why Dr. Dellon chose to…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Dupixent for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in patients aged 6 months+; the drug is also approved as add-on maintenance therapy…
According to a news release from Revolo Biotherapeutics, enrollment is complete for a Phase 2a proof-of-concept clinical trial. During the study, researchers will evaluate '1104 for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a…
Don't forget to check out Parts 1 and 2 of our interview, where we discussed APFED, eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE), and Lori's diagnostic process. Today, in the final portion of the interview, we're…
If you're just joining us, don't forget to take a look at Part 1 of this interview. In Part 1, we discussed Lori and Mary Jo Strobel, what eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE) is,…
Food has the power to change lives, to spark connection and understanding, to raise cultural awareness, and to bring people together. Nobody knows this better than 48-year-old Lori, who spent…
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…
A recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology has demonstrated that people diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) are at a higher risk for anxiety, mood disorders, as well as ADHD. With this…
A new study has examined the long-term impacts of esophageal dilation in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). The aim was to uncover the link between dilation and symptom reports. Additionally, the research…
It's time to raise awareness for and celebrate the patient population that lives with eosinophilic disorders. From May 15th until the 21st, the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) is…
Colette Romero's son is diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a rare disease. She discusses how, among the challenges that come with this condition, education has presented extra difficulties. Education and…
In the past, there have been a few case reports and other studies which theorized a potential link between eosinophilic conditions, such as eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), and Celiac disease, a…
According to a recent article from WFMZ+, the FDA has recently approved Regeneron's supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Dupixent, granting it priority review. Dupixent, also known by the generic…
A clinical trial recently conducted at the Pediatric Imam Hossein Hospital demonstrated that synbiotics (a mixture of prebiotics and probiotics) can significantly improve symptoms for pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) patients.…
Rare diseases can impact many aspects of life, whether that is physical, psychological, educational, or something else. As caregivers are some of the closest people to those with rare diseases,…
According to an article from Healio, studies have proven that budesonide oral suspension (BOS) is a viable treatment option for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Research demonstrated that BOS outperformed placebo in…
It is always exciting to see the onset of a new clinical trial designed to research therapies to fill unmet needs for patients. According to a news release from biotechnology…
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