Christine Harrison, a grandmother from Poringland, has recently passed away due to progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). She led a full, rewarding life filled with family and love. She's survived by…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
Understanding rare diseases is integral in treating them. In order to do so, research into the underlying causes and factors behind these conditions is needed. A recent study published in…
Walks are a great way to raise awareness and money for a cause, and they're also good for exercising and spending some time with friends and family. Recently, the Southwest…
From October 6-7, 2021, researchers and stakeholders descended upon the virtual Northeast Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Meeting to discuss new trends, research, and therapies within the field. According to ALS News…
CurePSP has just announced their latest Venture Grant recipients. These grants total $320,000 and will all support the research of neurodegenerative disease treatments. CurePSP gives these grants twice every year.…
Losing a loved one can be life-shattering. Ginny Toman knows this, as she lost her father to progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) in 2019. Since then, she has learned how to…
A new film is set to premiere tomorrow, and it depicts the life of Jeff Golub. This famous musician was known for his talent on the guitar, but what many…
In a recent news release, biopharmaceutical company Retrotope shared that enrollment was complete in its Phase 2 clinical trial. During the trial, researchers will evaluate RT001, a first-in-class oral…
Medical research is crucial to expanding an understanding of certain conditions, which ultimately leads to improved diagnostic and treatment options, and more social awareness. In a recent press release, CurePSP…
In a study published on pubmed.gov, an investigation of 100 patients living with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare disorder, has helped to confirm the usefulness of a diagnostic approach called…
Elloise Charles has set out on a mission to raise awareness and money for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) after her father was diagnosed. His journey to diagnosis was similar to…
In a press release from late January 2021, biopharmaceutical company Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. ("Seelos") announced the issuance of an Australian patent for Trehalose (SLS-005). The patent (#2019204513) centers around the…
According to a recent article in MedicalXpress, researchers in Japan led by Dr. Shinsuke Ishigaki and his team at Nagoya University, have identified new molecular details about tau’s activity. Alzheimer’s,…
As of right now, there are no treatments for Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. However, that may soon change. A study led by UCLA researchers identified potential drug…
Data has recently been published to support a new diagnostic method for progressive supranuclear palsy, according to GlobeNewswire. Life Molecular Imaging and AC Immune SA have reported this data, which…
A recent study published in Acta Neuropathologica discusses the importance of symptom and health management for people with progressive supranuclear palsy. The rare condition, which causes neuronal degeneration, has no cure. But…
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 story from Science & Technology Research News, at team of researchers led by Kenneth S. Kosik, who is affiliated with UC Santa Barbara, have made a discovery…
According to a story from BioPortfolio, the biopharmaceutical company AlzProtect recently announced that PAREXEL Biotech, which is a subsidiary of PAREXEL International Corporation, will be expected to conduct a Phase…
According to a story from Xconomy, the Rainwater Foundation, which was first founded in the 90s by Texas billionaire Richard Rainwater, is offering cash rewards to the tune of $250,000…
Often times it seems that research for the rarest of conditions is brushed aside. Primary attention is given to more common illnesses which affect more people. For instance, in the…
The Parkinson’s Institute and Clinical Center and Retrotope are teaming up to study a potential new therapy for patients with progressive supranuclear palsy. For more information about this collaboration, you…
According to a public release from University of Texas Health Center at San Antonio on eurekalert.org, research using fruit fly tauopathy disease models has revealed a genetic "copy-paste" activity that…
According to a story from Business Wire, the non-profit foundation CurePSP has agreed to allocate funding for four venture grants. The funding is worth over $300,000 and will be directed…
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