Jianmin Fang, M.D. the CEO of the biotechnology company RemeGen, recently announced in PRNewswire that the company is continuing its significant progress in its research of Telitacicept (RC18) to treat…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a new Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a new Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their…
At one point, Adam Isaac thought that he might become a professional golfer. But, sidelined from injury, he poured his heart and soul into music. His efforts played off;…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a new Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their…
In a news release from commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company Calliditas Therapeutics AB CALT ("Calliditas"), the company shared positive topline results from the Phase 3 NefIgArd study. Within the study, researchers…
Proteinuria refers to excess protein in the urine. In healthy individuals, proteins pass through the kidneys and into the bloodstream. Proteinuria often indicates kidney dysfunction or damage. In fact,…
A new awareness campaign called RKD & Me has recently kicked off with the goal of spreading awareness of rare kidney disease (RKD). The project is a collaboration between the…
The American Society of Nephrology held its annual Kidney Week from November 3-6, 2022. During this week, multiple stakeholders within the nephrology sphere met to discuss trends, clinical care…
Judy was diagnosed at age 45 with the rare disease IgA nephropathy in 2019. The diagnosis changed her life forever. IgA nephropathy is difficult to diagnose until it has progressed,…
In the European Union (EU), Orphan Drug designation is given to drugs or biologics intending to improve the treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of rare or serious illnesses. To be…
The FDA has just announced its accelerated approval of the very first therapy which can reduce proteinuria (high levels of protein in the urine) in patients diagnosed with primary immunoglobulin…
From June 5-8, 2021, the European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) held its 58th Annual Congress. Though the event was held virtually, the meeting still expanded…
As reported in PR NewsWire; this March, Calliditas Therapeutics AB announced they have submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) for their novel oral solution, Nefecon, to treat primary IgA Nephropathy…
Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is a glomerular disease which can lead to kidney failure. Between 70 and 100 percent of all IgAN patients also are diagnosed with microscopic hematuria, but…
by Lauren Taylor from In The Cloud Copy Nephrologists worldwide have shown that there is a huge unmet need when it comes to the treatment of various glomerular diseases, in…
On December 9th, 2020, a special edition of "Behind the Mystery: Rare and Genetic" will air on Lifetime TV as part of the acclaimed morning program The Balancing Act. It…
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