The Consequences of Mistaking Lyme Disease for COVID-19
Summer is approaching, and Lyme disease is coming with it. Ticks and wildlife are more active in the warmer months, leading to an increase in tick-spread diseases. But because we…
Summer is approaching, and Lyme disease is coming with it. Ticks and wildlife are more active in the warmer months, leading to an increase in tick-spread diseases. But because we…
A recent study that utilized the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance registry has evaluated the risks that the novel coronavirus brings to those with lupus and other rheumatic diseases, as reported…
Stacey Saiontz is many things: a worker, a wife, a mother. But right now, she is concerned. As an allergy parent, or a parent whose child has severe food…
It has been nearly 3 months for Vonny LeClerc, a 32-year-old journalist from Glasgow, Scotland. Nearly 3 months of extreme fatigue, joint pain, body aches, chest pain, intermittent fevers and…
NAMI, the nation’s foremost agency for mental health, defines depression as “more than just feeling sad” or just a “rough patch” in our lives. Doctor Susan Noonan reported on…
According to a story from The Intercept, Gilead Sciences' drug remdesivir is being touted in the media as a major development in the treatment of COVID-19, the illness caused by…
Kimberly Underhay Kimberly Underhay is a Canadian who has survived cancer. She has also been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and has to use a walker. Her disabilities have left her unable…
As reported in Parkinson's News Today; the way that COVID-19 interacts with pre-existing conditions is now being uncovered as the novel virus makes it way across the world. A new…
Over the last few months, most of the news you've read has been about COVID-19. Though the first cases appeared in November or December of 2019, the novel coronavirus…
Dr. Changcheng Zheng of the University of Science, China, recently spoke to Cancer Network about a case study indicating that tocilizumab (Actemra) could effectively treat people with multiple myeloma…
My coworker isn't social distancing. In fact, she's more touchy than ever. She always wants to cuddle or play when I'm in the middle of writing an article. She yells…
For the last few months, we've been inundated with stories of COVID-19, and with good reason, considering the global pandemic reached over 5 million cases worldwide as of this…
NORD has received thousands of phone calls and emails each week from concerned rare disease patients. They are asked for advice and how to decipher the myriad of contradictory information…
According to a recent article in Nature, many countries are anticipating an immediate response from newly developed antibody tests. These tests are slated to bring relief from the lockdown and…
Loneliness is difficult for everyone regardless of the situation, but the current pandemic has definitely amplified it. In a time of isolation and distancing, it's difficult to not feel alone.…
By Natalie Homan from In The Cloud Copy The new reality of the COVID-19 pandemic means that workplaces are changing very quickly. This requires every employee to adapt, and neurodiverse…
By Natalie Homan from In The Cloud Copy In the United States, a disease is considered “rare” if it affects less than 200,000 Americans at any given time. Diseases can…
Mobile County Mobile County has unfortunately become one of the hotspots for COVID-19 in Alabama. But individuals and organizations are working tirelessly to help their community. Individuals Catherine Drake has…
Patient Worthy is honored to present Dr. Eunice Wang, who has herewith responded to questions from our readers about the effect of the COVID-19 virus on their cancer treatment. Dr.…
Multiple biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies have joined in the fight against COVID-19. But one, Gilead Sciences, has been at the forefront of both progress and controversy. The company developed remdesivir,…
The Change in Hospitals Due to COVID-19 Between 10 and 15 percent of all hospital staff is forced to isolate due to the virus at any one time. This means…
Contact Tracing Contract Tracers are an essential component to stopping the spread of COVID-19. Essentially, it entails finding those exposed to the virus and quarantining them until they are no…
Disposable Scopes Disposable scopes are exactly as they sound. Medical scopes utilized for the bladder, lungs, colon, etc. can be made reusable or disposable. Disposable scopes allow faster and more…
By Natalie Homan from In The Cloud Copy The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of millions around the world in an incredibly short span of time. It’s hard to…
By Natalie Homan from In The Cloud Copy Two businesses that advocate for patients with rare and orphan diseases announced recently that they are teaming up to help patients get…