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 Workshop February 10, 2024 Atlanta, GA A FULL DAY EVENT FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DUCHENNE AND BECKER. CureDuchenne Cares is an interactive…
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…
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…
CureDuchenne, a global leader in research and patient care for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), has been working to find and fund a cure for DMD for more than two decades.…
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,…
For over four decades, the aspiration of gene therapy has been to develop novel therapies with the potential to enhance human health. Recombinant AAV (rAAV), a type of gene therapy,…
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,…
NS Pharma, Inc., a subsidiary of Nippon Shinyaku Co., recently announced via news release that its therapy NS-089/NCNP-02 was granted Orphan Drug designation from the U.S. Food and Drug…
Prior to launching a clinical trial, the FDA must clear an Investigational New Drug (IND) application. This allows the drug to be distributed across state lines, which is important…
Earlier this year, the FDA granted Accelerated Approval to ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl) for the treatmnt of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in boys aged 4-5. While this is a stunning…
Congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) affected individuals, Kelly Berger and Avery Roberts are making their voices heard. Together they hope to tackle misconceptions surrounding disability and give a loud voice…
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…
This year, the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) held its 26th annual meeting from May 16 through May 20, 2023. In a news release, biotechnology company…
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…
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…
Statins are a type of drug that can help you to lower your blood cholesterol levels. These drugs work by inhibiting HMG CoA reductase, an enzyme that the body…
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…
Drug development within the rare disease space can be tricky. In many cases, there is a general lack of research and understanding around these conditions; as a result, many…
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) recently held its MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference in March 2023. During the conference, stakeholders in the community discussed research trends and clinical practices associated…
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) held its MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference from March 19-22, 2023 to share research, cutting-edge medical advancements, and clinical care practices within the muscular…
CureDuchenne, the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and a Patient Worthy partner, held its first “Napa in Newport” event in 2015;…
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