For those of us who suffer from depression, that mostly invisible mental illness that, at its worst, can render us incapable of getting out of bed and, at its best,…
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare disease causing progressive muscular weakness. Severe forms of the disease can be fatal to infants. Apitegromab is an experimental therapy that was successful…
In an exciting and heartwarming shift towards inclusivity, the world of sports is embracing a new era of diversity—one where disabled athletes are not only welcomed but celebrated for their…
It has been almost a decade since the European medical community welcomed news of an innovation for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Therefore, the EC’s recent conditional approval of Ipsen’s drug…
According to a story from Business Wire, the biopharmaceutical company Astria Therapeutics, Inc., recently announced that its experimental therapy navenibart has earned the US Food and Drug Administration's Orphan Drug…
Patient Worthy collaborator Heal Canada has recently released the 5th edition of its digital magazine E³ Advocacy---Empower, Engage, Educate. This publication is dedicated to sharing articles, reflections, news, and resources…
In 2023 a 19-year-old male teenager was suffering from memory decline that first began when he was 17 years of age. His cognitive losses continued during the next few years.…
HCU Network America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting patients with homocystinuria (HCU) and finding a cure. This October, the group is organizing HCU Awareness Month. With the goal…
According to a press release from GlobeNewswire, the biopharmaceutical company SpringWorks Therapeutics recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the company's New Drug Application (NDA)…
According to a story from Axios, 21 cases of Oropouche virus disease have been detected in US citizens returning to the country after spending time in Cuba. As a result,…
According to a story from Business Wire, the biotechnology company Viridian Therapeutics, Inc., has completed its enrollment goal for its phase 3 clinical trial designated THRIVE-2. This clinical trial will…
According to a story from BioSpace, the biotech company Dianthus Therapeutics recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the company's phase 2 clinical trial. This…
I always schedule my mammograms during October, as it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s much easier to remember to get one when every network news anchor is passionately reminding me…
According to a story from Forbes, Joe Rogan's hit podcast "The Joe Rogan Experience," which is the most popular podcast on Spotify and commands an enormous following, has been no…
The dynamic superhero action series 'The Boys' has received a lot of attention for its graphic violence, iconic characters, and commentary on US political culture. But it also depicts Black…
On July 11th Dr. Mathew Winton went to Capitol Hill with senators and staff from both parties to discuss collaboration with the FDA regarding the pending termination of the Priority…
Ruby Carr has always loved playing outside. But an enjoyable day in the summer sun turned into chaos after Ruby was unknowingly bitten by a tick. As the tick latched…
According to a story from PR Newswire, the biotech company Mission Therapeutics was just awarded $5.2 million in funding to support MTX325, the company's investigational Parkinson's disease therapy. Intended to…
According to an article on Pharma Biz, Johnson & Johnson recently submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This application was for the…
According to an article in Science Daily, a drug currently approved to treat the common skin condition eczema may help provide symptom relief in more serious skin diseases as well.…
Ocugen, Inc., a biotechnology company based in Malvern, Pa. recently reported to BioSpace that DSMB gave a favorable review of its Phase ½ ArMaDa clinical study of OCU410. Approximately 10…
A team of scientists from Japan appear to have pioneered a method for reversing synapse damage in an Alzheimer's disease mouse model. Although encouraging, the theory must be tested in…
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.…
The idiom ‘third time’s a charm’ may have some significance in this instance. The panel that advises the FDA just voted unanimously in favor of Eli Lilly’s experimental drug, donanemab.…
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…
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