While medications and surgery can both improve gastroparesis symptoms, many patients still struggle with finding the right treatment. However, a new medication might soon help: tradipitant. In a study published…
When I was younger, I was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, an inflammatory disease that impacts the coronary arteries. As I've grown up, I've become increasingly interested in how that…
According to a story from BioPorfolio, a recent study first published in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine describes a unique stem cell procedure that has the potential to be a major step…
The Fighting HARD Foundation Rare diseases are difficult to face for a myriad of reasons. They can be financially burdensome, physically painful, and emotionally draining. Further, they can make patients…
By Rachel Whetstone from In The Cloud Copy Food is fundamentally linked with celebrations in every culture around the world. Families gather for a feast at big holidays and birthdays…
Gastric electrical stimulation (GES) has long been suggested as a treatment for symptoms of gastroparesis, but the use of the technique has been deemed controversial. A recent study published…
According to a story from metro.co.uk, many rare diseases and chronic conditions do not necessarily make a person look sick a lot of the time. This can make it harder…
The Origins of Fighting H.A.R.D. The Fighting H.A.R.D. Foundation was established in 2015 by two sisters who both live with multiple rare diagnoses. 16-year-old Allie is diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid…
According to a story from dailymail.co.uk, 23 year old Ruby Hill of New Zealand was recently released from the hospital, but it wasn't because she had been successfully treated. It…
EndoLogic’s study of their new gastroparesis drug, renzapride, showed no evidence of cardiotoxicity. Renzapride is a 5-HT4 agonist and 5-HT3 antagonist that has been successful in treating the symptoms of…
What if this Christmas season, God would appear to me and say, “Ask what I shall give thee,” as He did in a dream to King Solomon many years ago.…
We are entering the Thanksgiving season. I’ve been taught all my life that it shouldn’t be only a season, but an attitude year around. But how? By telling Mom thank…
My name is Jasmine Taylor and I am 12 years old. October is one of my favorite months (July is the other one- it’s my birthday month!)… Let me tell…
My name is Lindsay Fogarty. I am a 25-year-old single mother to a wonderful 6, almost 7-year-old son, named Andrew. As I am writing this I am listening to the…
I am a caregiver mom to my two special needs, young adult, rare disease kids. I am also a recent widow; previously, I was a caregiver wife to my very…
According to a story from Financial Buzz, the pharmaceutical company Evoke Pharma announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a small business waiver for Gimoti, a nasally…
Smart cars can apply the brakes for us. Smartphones can pay bills for us. Smartwatches measure blood pressure, temperature, and heart rates, as well as the passage of time. Now,…
There is a definitive group of people out there who love to hate on message boards and crowd-sourced information websites, like wikis. Their chief complaint is that anyone can put…
Developing drugs for the myriad diseases that afflict humans is a complicated process. Of course, the chemistry behind developing said drugs is complex. However, deciding what diseases and dysfunctions to…
Veronika was diagnosed with gastroparesis as a young girl. The cause was unknown. Her symptoms were demoralizing. Veronika found ways to stay positive and combat her illness. Read more below,…
The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders website has a section where patients can share their story. Hollie's story is one of the featured stories. Her story starts in 2009…
Theravance Biopharma recently proudly announced the results of a successful Phase 2b trial for their gastroparesis treatment, Velusetrag. The results showed that this treatment safely and effectively improved symptoms and normalized…
August signifies the beginning of the end of the summer season and the start of school again, but it is also a month of spreading awareness. Specifically, gastroparesis awareness. Gastroparesis is…
Happy Independence Day Weekend Everyone! We have the latest update on the UK cystic fibrosis fight for Orkambi. We also have a great contribution on the importance of taking care…
Gastroparesis causes paralysis of the stomach. It basically means the stomach doesn’t understand its job, and can’t digest food properly. This causes extreme discomfort (to say the least) for gastroparesis…
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