Rare Classroom: Neurofibromatosis Type 2
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…
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…
According to a story from the Children's Tumor Foundation (CTF), the month of May is recognized as Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Month. This is a time for spreading awareness about neurofibromatosis…
According to a recent article, the nonprofit Gilbert Family Foundation has offered to fund the $5.4 million clinical study to better understand vision loss from NF1-associated optic pathway gliomas (NF1-OPGs).…
According to BioSpace, healthcare technology company RDMD has raised $14 million in Series A financing, and developed a partnership with UCB. In addition to growing their platform to discuss…
According to a study published in January in the scientific journal Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, the use of gamma knife surgery as a treatment for a rare tumor called a vestibular schwannoma can…
According to a story from The Columbian, twins Jill Noe and Whitney Bliesner had developed a deep bond during their childhood days growing up in Oregon. However, they did not…
According to a story from KTVZ, Jill Noe and Whitney Bliesner have always shared a special bond. They are twins, now 34 years old. Despite their closeness, they do share…
According to a story from Newswise, neurosurgeons at UC San Diego Health can now provide patients with an auditory brainstem implant (ABI) that can preserve some degree of hearing in…