Rare Classroom: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
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…
Don't forget to read Part 1 of our interview, where we discuss what Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are, and learn more about how Viktoria ended up hospitalized. Today,…
Viktoria Cupay is no stranger to raising awareness about underserved and invisible illnesses. In 2016, two years after she began searching for a diagnosis, Viktoria found out that she was…
The month of August is recognized as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Awareness Month. The goal of this month is to elevate awareness about Stevens-Johnson syndrome among the general public and in the…
The month of August is recognized as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Awareness Month. The goal of this event is to elevate awareness about Stevens-Johnson syndrome among the general public and in the…
Happy Friday! Did you know that August is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Awareness Month? It's a type of severe skin reaction that often involves admission to a burn unit for treatment. We've…
Pharmacogenomics plays an important role in predicting whether patients will benefit from certain medications or if the medication will cause serious side effects. The process involves the way in…
According to a publication from The Inside Press, researchers at the Burke Neurological Institute in White Plains, New York recently conducted a clinical trial focused on the potential use of…
An Unexpected Emergency Kristin Hardy and her sister Margaret are no strangers to rare disease. Kristin has primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) and Margaret has relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Margaret also…
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), otherwise known as toxic epidermal necrolysis, is a rare disease caused by allergic reactions to common drugs or a reaction to an infection. Some of…
In a recent news release, Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai outlines how they effectively treated a young girl for Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a rare and chronic disease that affects the eyes. About…
August is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Awareness Month! In honor of the SJS community, Friday August 31st has been designated an awareness day. What is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome? SJS is a rare, serious…
According to a story from ScienceDaily, a recent analysis has been conducted in order to investigate patient outcomes for children with the rare skin condition Stevens-Johnson syndrome, as well its…
A woman had the misfortune of losing her daughter to a rare disease caused by a reaction to medication. Now, she's speaking out to raise awareness for this debilitating condition.…
The close knit Algiers community in New Orleans united together once again for a charity walk to raise awareness and money for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS). SJS is a highly rare…
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare, serious skin disorder that affects the mucous membranes and causes painful blistering and peeling. These blisters can even form inside of the body, making it…
Phoenix Richey was living a happy and healthy life until things escalated toward the unexpected. During a tumultuous 24 hour period, a strange allergic reaction spread along 65 percent of…
When Dacarri Davis stepped on a piece of glass in the bathroom, he had no idea his life was going to change. Neosporin didn't help the glass cut, because something…