Patient Worthy is Excited to Announce a New Partnership with The B.L.A.I.R. Connection!

A New Partnership Patient Worthy is honored and excited to announce our new partnership with The B.L.A.I.R. Connection. The B.L.A.I.R. Connection was founded by Grey Chapin who knows firsthand what…

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The Department of Education’s 2020 Budget is Requesting Cuts to the Special Olympics and Special Education. What Does This Mean for Rare Patients?
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The Department of Education’s 2020 Budget is Requesting Cuts to the Special Olympics and Special Education. What Does This Mean for Rare Patients?

If you are an avid follower of the latest news, then you have probably heard about one the latest sensational headlines to come out of DC lately: the US Department…

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New Potential Combination Therapy for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia has Received Breakthrough Therapy Designation

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is a rare blood cancer whose prevalence increases with age. There are still extremely limited treatment options for AML and the five-year survival…

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Proof of Concept Results Achieved in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Trial
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Proof of Concept Results Achieved in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Trial

According to a story from BioSpace, the biotechnology company Spruce Biosciences recently announced that they have achieved positive proof of concept data in the company's clinical trial. This is a…

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Phase 3 Myelodysplastic Syndromes Trial Reaches Enrollment Milestone
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Phase 3 Myelodysplastic Syndromes Trial Reaches Enrollment Milestone

According to a story from sectorpublishingintelligence.co.uk, the biopharmaceutical company Onconova Therapeutics, Inc. recently announced that they have successfully surpassed the 75 percent milestone for enrollment in the company's Phase 3…

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Gene Therapy Proves Effective in Treating AADC Deficiency in Trial
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Gene Therapy Proves Effective in Treating AADC Deficiency in Trial

According to the publication over the weekend from San Francisco CBS affiliate KPIX, a groundbreaking clinical trial for those with aromatic l-amino acid decadboxylase (AADC) deficiency was undertaken at UCSF…

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Man With Urea Cycle Disorder is the First Person in Canada to be Treated With Intravenous Gene Therapy
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Man With Urea Cycle Disorder is the First Person in Canada to be Treated With Intravenous Gene Therapy

According to a story from ctvnews.ca, a recent treatment with gene therapy appears to have changed the life of thirty year old Josh McQuillin, who has a urea cycle disorder,…

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“Breathe With Me” Song Raising Awareness About Cystic Fibrosis ‘Precision Medicine’ Campaign
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“Breathe With Me” Song Raising Awareness About Cystic Fibrosis ‘Precision Medicine’ Campaign

Emerging Indie pop artist Betsa has recorded a song to raise awareness for an important cause – one that has been making national headlines in recent weeks. Her new release…

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Company Receives Award for Developing Breakthrough Neurotrophic Keratitis Treatment
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Company Receives Award for Developing Breakthrough Neurotrophic Keratitis Treatment

According to a story from prnewswire.com, the biopharmaceutical company Dompé recently announced that the company has received the 2019 Industry Innovation Award from the National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD).…

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Bioscience Companies in Ohio Take Aim at Rare Diseases
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Bioscience Companies in Ohio Take Aim at Rare Diseases

According to a story from BioPortfolio, Rare Disease Day, which took place on February 28th, 2019, serves as a time of reflection on the progress that has been made in…

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