Good news for patients suffering from neurological disorders that may have taken away their ability to walk. Multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke and other diseases can often lead to paralysis.…
Everyone seems to have Epstein-Barr in my family. My mom, who has celiac disease and sciatica, and my sister, who has lichen sclerosis. Given that typical MDs don't seem to have…
Prepping for bedtime in my house is like going into battle. The children are provided the first warning around 7:30 p.m. From that moment forward, everything revolves around the mission-critical…
As autoimmune disorders become an increasing problem throughout the world, particularly in developed countries, there has been an increasing amount of research dedicated to finding a cure, and the role…
Whenever it comes to a controversial issue, I always ask myself: Who benefits? In most cases, it’s not all that hard to figure it out. But sometimes, it seems like…
A new study shows that two specific compounds found in common sunscreen are actually effective as multiple sclerosis symptom suppressors. These two substances are salate derivatives and are also part…
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the brain and spinal cord. In patients with MS, their immune system attacks the protective myelin sheath that usually covers nerve fibers. These nerve…
The other day while I was shadowing a neurologist, I encountered a multiple sclerosis (MS) patient. The patient's MS was stable and he was doing quite well on his medications.…
Have you ever been handed a questionnaire at the doctor's office and wondered why and how it was relevant? Where does it go? Who has the time to read all…
In a surprising development, Canadian researchers have discovered that a common drug used to treat acne may be of benefit to thousands of patients around the world who’ve been newly…
You know the old adage that if you give someone an inch, they’ll take a mile? While it is highly unlikely that whoever this “someone” is will take 63,360 times…
Fun fact about Bradley Mann: he used to feed boiled eggs to the pet raccoon at his nursery school. Trust me, this is only the start to an interesting life…
Welcome back Patient Worthians! This week we have some exciting news for the MS community. Additionally, we have some great tips on how to build your CF dream team. Also,…
In two weeks, Ocrevus will be available to those suffering from both relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the most common form, and primary progressive MS, which affects about 10 to 15…
Patient Worthy's very own Angie Randall, a mom, wife and friend with multiple sclerosis is walking to end MS. On Sunday, April 30th, 2017 at 10:45 am, at Soldier Field…
For the last one and a half years, I’ve been taking a mindfulness meditation class to help reduce stress and have recently “graduated” to a master class, which I’m enjoying and…
Need to do some Christmas or Holiday shopping? Today, PW Contributor and super mom with MS Angie Randall is hosting an event, in-store at Athleta in Chicago, IL AND online.…
Most everyone these days has heard about multiple sclerosis (MS) but aren’t so familiar with neuromyelitis optica (NMO), which is also called Devic’s disease or Devic’s syndrome. What’s so important…
Breastfeeding is a pretty loaded topic in the world of moms. There’s a certain pressure to breastfeed since research suggests it’s better for your baby and what mom doesn’t want…
Welcome to this week's Editor's Choice! We hope that those of you who are having a back-to-school week, are smooth sailing! This week, we have some news on IPF and hemophilia…
Welcome to this week's Editor's Choice! This week we are highlighting this inspirational, beautiful mother who wants to spread her message. She's currently battling multiple sclerosis in a courageous and proactive way,…
This summer, while visiting friends in Chicago, I met the most amazing woman Angie. She was out for the first time since she had her beautiful daughter, so we looked…
By 2013, 17 states plus the territory of Washington, DC legalized or formed legislation around medical marijuana. A study by the University of Georgia suggests that this change caused about a…
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