By Alexis Rodriguez When I was 24 years old, what started as a terrible sinus infection took a turn I never could have expected. I woke up one morning with…
When he was just three years old, Florida State Seminoles outfielder Jaime Ferrer was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a chronic condition where the pancreas makes little to no insulin.…
Living with a chronic health condition is sometimes reminiscent of the plight of Sisyphus, a king from Greek mythology. Sisyphus was king of Ephyra who was punished for chronic deceitfulness…
The month of July is recognized as Sarcoma Awareness Month, a time of the year for spreading awareness about sarcoma among the general public and in the medical community. An…
Written by Mike Dobbyn “Life expectancy: Early to late teens.” It was March 20th, 2019, and I was reading my son’s obituary on my iPhone while sitting in the geneticist’s…
A major illness can rob some people of their strength and courage, but in other cases it motivates people to get help and, if possible, to help others. 20 years…
Having a rare disease, or a family member with a rare disease, can be expensive. Management often requires multiple visits to specialists. Medication and medical equipment are not always covered…
In Wickenburg, Arizona, the community sticks together. Community means strength. So when Noah Ahnlund was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease called membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis type II (MPGN II/dense deposit disease)…
May is Vasculitis Awareness Month. Vasculitis refers to a group of rare and often challenging diseases characterized by blood vessel inflammation. These conditions can affect anyone, at any age, and…
Written by Rachelen Varghese I am lucky to call the Jones’ my friends. Brian Jones is a practicing nephrologist in Asheville, North Carolina who met his wife, Tia, while he…
Made with fresh watermelon juice, vodka, triple sec, and lemon-lime soda, a Watermelon Crush is exactly as bubbly, bright, and refreshing as you want from your ideal summer sipper. And…
On February 28th, 2024, the first-ever White House Rare Disease Forum took place. Hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, this forum provided a platform for…
In the United States, a rare condition is defined as one affecting fewer than 200,000 people nationwide. But when you consider how many people actually live with a rare condition,…
According to a story from Yahoo! News, Huw Williams, a notable UK radio presenter, was just days away from performing in front of Bruce Springsteen when he was diagnosed with…
According to a story from wlky.com, the TKO Fight Club is slated to hold its third annual Kentucky Bourby fundraiser at Progress Park. "We specifically use bourbon to fundraise for…
What is primary immunodeficiency? The Mayo Clinic offers this definition: "PI weakens the immune system and as a result infections or other health problems may occur more often. People with…
Rare Community Profiles is a Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their families, advocates, scientists, and more.…
There are over 30 subtypes of congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD), or muscular dystrophies that are present at birth. These rare genetic disorders often manifest in hypotonia (low muscle tone) and…
Rare Community Profiles is a Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their families, advocates, scientists, and more.…
Researchers worldwide spend years studying various aspects of a disease searching for a cure with help initially from public and private sectors. The primary source of the funding is usually…
, organized by the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases, is one of the most important annual advocacy events for the rare disease patient community. The event is held the last…
In the rare disease community, fundraising plays a pivotal role in driving forward research and treatment initiatives, offering vital support to affected families, and guaranteeing access to necessary resources and…
Editor's Note: Chronic conditions and rare diseases don't discriminate, Patient Worthy and its partners are interested in amplifying the voices of those from all identities and backgrounds. If you have…
Editor's Note: Chronic conditions and rare diseases don't discriminate, Patient Worthy and its partners are interested in amplifying the voices of those from all identities and backgrounds. If you have…
Written by Maria Picone, TREND Community Ten years ago, my daughter was born with a rare, complex disease known as Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). PWS is best known for causing insatiable…
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