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…
Within 48 hours following her son Kylan's birth, Emily Bussenschutt had already visited three separate hospitals searching for a diagnosis. 9Honey explains that Kylan was born with epidermolysis bullosa…
People with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) often experience symptoms such as intense itching or severe pain. Unfortunately, these symptoms can be debilitating and may greatly affect overall quality-of-life. However, some burgeoning…
Those with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) have fragile, easily blistered skin. Unfortunately, because of dysfunctional tissue repair, wounds may take longer to heal – causing increased levels of scarring…
CONTENT WARNING: Severe skin wounds and damage Working in rare disease is always hard- It means working in suffering and grief, but even with all our experience, we had to…
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…
In early June 2021, Epidermolysis Bullosa News reported that Filsuvez (Oleogel-S10), a topical gel for epidermolysis bullosa (EB), received Priority Review designation from the FDA. Filsuvez Developed by Amryt Pharma,…
My name is Adam Nelson. I am 33 years old and I was born with a rare genetic connective tissue disorder known as epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) of the Weber-Cockayne…
According to Epidermolysis Bullosa News, staph infections are increasingly common in the wounds or blisters of patients with epidermolysis bullosa (EB). In fact, an analysis of these lesions showed that most had…
In a recent press release, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Abeona Therapeutics Inc. ("Abeona") shared that the company had a successful Type B meeting with the FDA. During the meeting, Abeona explained…
EB Research Partnership (EBRP) is based out of New York, United States. EB Research Foundation (EBRF) is an organization based out of Australia with the same goals. The two organizations have…
As COVID-19 continues to spread, the rush for a treatment or cure continues. Today, on August 4, there are 18.2 million diagnosed cases worldwide, with an associated 692,000 deaths.…
By Danielle Bradshaw from In The Cloud Copy 19-year-old Marky Jaquez’s feet have never touched the ground because the sensitive skin of his soles would tear away. As such, he…
A New Phase 3 Trial A new phase 3 study will begin soon this year at Stanford University. Abeona Therapeutics had been waiting on IRB approval to begin the trial,…
The human spirit can be a remarkable force. Robb Freed cycled thousands of miles by himself to raise awareness for epidermolysis bullosa (EB) -- a rare illness that took the…
According to a story from prnewswire.com, the biopharmaceutical company InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has recently announced that that company's Clinical Trial Application has been approved in the Netherlands. This approval will…
According to a story from Benzinga, the drug company Abeona Therapeutics, Inc. has recently announced plans to move forward with its phase 3 clinical trial following the lifting of the…
According to a story from The Squamish Chief, mother Emily Tomlinson is amazed by the capabilities of her three year old son Nash Smillie. Nash was born with a severe…
According to a story from globenewswire.com, the gene and cell therapy company Abeona Therapeutics Inc. recently announced that has received a letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Epidermolysis Bullosa Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare condition affecting approximately 500,000 individuals globally. Patients in the United States and Europe account for 50,000 of these individuals. The hereditary condition is…
According to a story from Market Screener, the drug developer RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. has recently announced that its licensee for RGN-137, an experimental wound healing gel, has begun the dosing…
According to a story from globenewswire.com, the gene therapy company Fibrocell Science, Inc. and the biopharmaceutical company Castle Creek Pharmaceuticals have recently announced a collaboration between the two companies. The…
Epidermolysis Bullosa Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) refers to a group of rare conditions which are characterized by fragile skin. Basically, the disease is caused by separation between the layers of the skin.…
According to a story from Debra of America, a new Phase 1 clinical trial being operated by Stanford University is currently recruiting participants. This trial will be a test of…
According to a story from pm360online.com, the gene therapy company Fibrocell Science, Inc., recently received an investment of $900,000 from the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation (EBMRF) and the EB…
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