It was 2013, I was 21 years old, studying abroad in Italy, living the semester every college student dreams about. Then I woke up one morning and my body was…
Fernando Mendoza's journey to becoming the Las Vegas Raiders' first overall NFL Draft pick is not a typical underdog narrative, it's a testament to resilience, maternal influence, and the power…
As reported on PharmaBiz, Roche has secured CE mark approval for its Elecsys Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL) assay, a blood-based test designed to help detect neuroinflammation in adults with relapsing-remitting…
A significant milestone has been reached in multiple sclerosis (MS) research with the imaging of the first patient in a clinical trial using a novel PET tracer. This innovative approach…
Patients are often caught in a system of impersonal treatment when the "business" of medicine and health insurance predominate over human health. It is extremely rare today for physicians to…
Editor's Note: Patient Worthy is honored to share this patient story, originally authored by Jeri Burtchell. For the last month or so I’ve been trying to come to grips with…
A little background on me - I was born and raised in Western NY. I am married and have two daughters. They keep me and my wife busy and our…
A little background on me, my name is Gene Pohancsek and I was born and raised in western New York. I am married and have two daughters. They keep my…
The cause of multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disorder impacting the nervous system, isn't well understood. Genetics, infectious agents, and environmental factors seem to all play a role, but researchers aren't…
In early March 2024, Clinical Trials Arena reports that global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb shared new data from the Phase 3 DAYBREAK study. Within the study, researchers explored how…
Type 1 diabetes (T1D), rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and ulcerative colitis are all examples of autoimmune diseases. An autoimmune disease is a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks…
Clinical trials are helpful tools in deepening our understanding of certain diseases and evaluating and identifying effective treatment options. Unfortunately, these trials don't always garner the necessary information. For…
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Interferon beta was the first available therapy for treating multiple sclerosis (MS) and is still the most commonly prescribed treatment. This therapy helps reduce relapses in MS patients. Distinguished UCLA…
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Although ‘precision medicine’ has been mentioned in medical circles since 1999, according to a recent article in Pharmafile, technological advancements have now made it feasible. For years physicians have…
FightMND is an Australian nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of motor neurone disease patients through funding research for cures. They've successfully provided millions toward research initiatives and clinical…
According to a story from newsroom.heart.org, one of the most substantial domestic policy achievements of the Obama administration was the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Since its passage,…
According to a story from Medical Xpress, a team of researchers from the medical school at the University of Massachusetts has revealed new information about the nature of neurodegenerative symptoms…
Body Image In today's world, negative body image is unfortunately very common. Research has shown that this trend occurs in women and men, both as children and adults. It affects…
According to a story from OMRF, things were looking dire for Tonja Martin after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This happened to her in 2010, and she promptly began…
In the age of booming media, it can be difficult to know or be confident that you are receiving correct information. When it comes to your healthcare or the care…
A New Working Group A team of healthcare professionals from the Institute for Quality and Efficacy in Health Care, the Drug Commission of the German Medical Association, and the Charité…
As originally reported in EurekAlert, creating effective rare disease pharmaceuticals is difficult. Yes, because it is expensive, there’s a small population to use in trials, and there’s limited research. Sometimes…
As originally reported by the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; Tonja Martin was running through her retirement savings for her medical care. She spent $3,400 every month to cover treatment for…
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