In our second installment from our series of reports provided by our partner TREND Community, we are going to be focusing on a different condition over four weeks. This week…
Novartis has announced encouraging results from two pivotal studies involving its experimental drug, ianalumab, targeting two different autoimmune indications. As reported by BioPharma Dive, the Swiss pharmaceutical company revealed positive data…
Millions of social media posts and billions of views have turned TikTok into an influential platform for mental health conversations, but experts warn that using the app to self-diagnose can…
AstraZeneca, a global leader in pharmaceuticals, has taken a significant step into the rare disease arena in South Africa, aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment, and support for patients facing these…
A recent study has unveiled a novel treatment that could significantly lessen brain damage following a stroke, offering hope for more effective therapies in the future. According to World Pharma…
AbbVie, a global biopharmaceutical leader, has reported disappointing results from a phase 2 clinical trial evaluating its interleukin-1 (IL-1) targeting drug, ABBV-668, as a monotherapy for patients with moderate to…
Acknowledgement: This poem, originally written by Olivia Thompson, was provided to Patient Worthy by our friends at Elephants & Tea. To see the original, please click here. One welcomes a…
Immunotherapy, once considered a niche treatment, has rapidly become a central pillar in the fight against cancer. As detailed in a recent article from Becker’s Hospital Review, this innovative approach…
A groundbreaking study has demonstrated that gene therapy can successfully restore hearing in patients with hereditary deafness, offering new hope for individuals affected by genetic forms of hearing loss. The…
A U.S. House of Representatives oversight panel has sharply criticized the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) following the release of a report revealing serious shortcomings in the country’s organ…
“I have to be dying”, I said earnestly to my husband for the second time that year, “at the very least, I don’t think there is much more pain I…
A groundbreaking study has revealed that the balance of metabolites produced by gut microbes (measured from a simple stool sample) can predict the short-term risk of death for critically ill…
The concept of “food as medicine” has gained significant traction in recent years, and for good reason: mounting evidence shows that nutrition is a powerful tool in both the prevention…
June 2025 marked a month of significant progress in cancer care, as the FDA approved several new therapies and treatment combinations across a range of cancer types. As reported by…
Recent research highlights a significant connection between eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGIDs) and atopic conditions such as asthma, eczema, and allergic rhinitis. EGIDs, which include disorders like eosinophilic esophagitis, gastritis, and…
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on 7/11/23 and is being republished in an ongoing effort by Patient Worthy to raise awareness of COPD. Tobacco consumption has been heavily…
Saarland University’s medical team, led by Professor Bergita Ganse, has discovered an entirely new approach for monitoring the healing of bone fractures through measuring blood supply to the tissue at…
For most families, a sunny day is a source of joy, but for the family of five-year-old Evie-Rose, sunlight brings distress and fear. As was reported in the Scottish Sun,…
A recent research article in ScienceDirect.com details a breakthrough in visualizing the rapid, complex movements of proteins using high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM). This cutting-edge imaging technology allows scientists to…
A recent case report has brought attention to a rare but potentially life-threatening cause of heart attack: spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) in a young woman without classic risk factors…
A recently published case report has shed light on an uncommon cause of abdominal pain in adults: small bowel intussusception due to a benign tumor known as a lipoma. As…
A groundbreaking clinical milestone has been reached in gastroenterology with the publication of a first-in-human study evaluating a novel spray gel for the treatment of ulcers following endoscopic submucosal dissection…
In a remarkable stride toward personalized cancer treatment, scientists have developed a groundbreaking test designed to predict whether individual patients will respond to chemotherapy or develop resistance. According to Bioengineering.com,…
Editor's Note: This article was originally published by Patient Worthy on 6/7/2017, and is being republished due to current NASH/MASH awareness efforts. If you would like to share your story…
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