Confronting Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy as a Family
Written by Chuck Howe Nothing in life gives me greater joy than seeing my grandchildren be happy and thrive. You can imagine the heartbreak and fear I experienced when I…
Written by Chuck Howe Nothing in life gives me greater joy than seeing my grandchildren be happy and thrive. You can imagine the heartbreak and fear I experienced when I…
Did you know that World Duchenne Day is recognized each year on September 7th? This day is dedicated to spreading awareness about Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare disease. Patient…
Pfizer has recently paused its Phase III clinical trial that has been assessing the Duchenne muscular dystrophy candidate fordadistrogene movaparvovec. The Phase II DAYLIGHT trial (NCT05429372), enrolled ten boys ages…
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an inherited disease that weakens a child’s muscles and eventually spreads throughout the child’s body. DMD is caused by mutations in the gene that helps…
CureDuchenne Cares Dinner Session March 16, 2024 Tampa, FL A NEIGHBORHOOD DINNER FOR CAREGIVERS AFFECTED BY DUCHENNE AND BECKER JOIN US FOR A CASUAL THREE-HOUR DINNER ON SATURDAY EVENING TO…
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…
Champions in Miami 2024 March 9, 2024 Miami, FL This gala is not just an exquisite gathering; it serves as a significant source of support for CureDuchenne, empowering the organization…
In 2020, Chris and Susan Finazzo received news that would change the trajectory of their lives. They learned that their sons Chase (now 9) and Dylan (now 6) had a…
When Jason Fox was just a child, doctors told his family that he would most likely not live to 18 years old. He had been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy…
CureDuchenne Cares Dinner Session February 24, 2024 Charlotte, NC A NEIGHBORHOOD DINNER FOR CAREGIVERS AFFECTED BY DUCHENNE AND BECKER JOIN US FOR A CASUAL THREE-HOUR DINNER ON SATURDAY EVENING TO…
The Griffins of Harrisburg, North Carolina enrolled their son in the AGAMREE clinical trial in 2016. Their son was the first participant in the trial studying the investigational drug vamorolone…
For over 20 years, CureDuchenne, a Patient Worthy partner and global nonprofit, has moved steadfastly forward with a mission to find, and fund, a cure for individuals with Duchenne muscular…
Sarepta Therapeutics’ treatment Elevidys (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl) received conditional approval from the FDA in June 2023. The designation implies that if the drug is used in accordance with its label, it…
The research landscape for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) has been steadily increasing. Researchers are exploring more therapies, including gene therapies, that could transform the lives of those with this rare…
Vamorolone, now marketed as AGAMREE®, is termed a dissociative steroid therapy, as it has proven its potential to retain the muscle-strengthening and anti-inflammatory benefits of corticosteroids. On the other side…
Rare Community Profiles 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,…
Since its founding 20 years ago, CureDuchenne has been tirelessly working to find and fund a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). They have done this through supporting families,…
It looked as if the fate of Sarepta Therapeutics’ gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy was pretty much sealed until an FDA official intervened. This information was provided by…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a new Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their…
Fierce Biotech recently carried an article about the death of Terry Horgan. Terry was a 27-year-old Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patient and the brother of the CEO of the…
As reported in Yahoo! Finance, the United States’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted Orphan Drug designation to MP1032. This therapy, developed by clinical-stage biotech company MetrioPharm, is being…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a new Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their…
The citizens of Cincinnati know one universal truth: that the annual Flying Pig Marathon weekend will bring fun, family, and fulfillment to their city. And with that universal truth comes…
According to a story from PR Newswire, the biopharmaceutical company Avidity Biosciences, Inc., recently announced that its investigational therapy AOC 1044 has received the US Food and Drug Administration's Fast…
Medical research is incredibly important, especially within the rare disease community. Rare conditions tend to be under-researched and under-funded; this can make it difficult not only to better learn…