On the field at the University of Tennessee, defensive back (DB) Trevon Flowers was known for his intense gameplay, strong athletic ability, and defensive nature. He appeared in 46…
At first, Tammy Ross thought nothing about messing with her fingernail on her thumb. It had become ingrown; the pain and swelling were too much to deal with. So Tammy…
When he thinks about his ideal career, Jaziel Olmeda imagines being in a sparkling clean, white hospital ward. His goal: to help children going through pediatric cancer diagnoses. To…
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…
14 touchdowns. 11.6 yards per carry (on average). 1st Team All-Conference. These accolades show how hard Luke Winterbottom, an all-league running back for Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, worked during…
Every parent hopes that their child will be born safely and healthily. But for one family in India, their daughter’s birth brought a host of concerns about her health. From…
From the time he was born until now, 6-year-old Jawn Fisher has been entranced by law enforcement. He loved the uniforms, the fight for justice, and the badges that…
As she stood in the garden, surrounded by friends and family, a splitting headache richocheted through Ciara Wilkie's head. Her vision blurred. At first, Ciara didn't think much of it.…
For the first year and a half of her life, Audrey seemed to be a healthy child. Her parents Tenneil and Tom had no real concerns about her health. So…
Not everybody understands 9-year-old Michael Martinez’s love for the police. For as long as he can remember, Martinez, who has cerebral palsy (CP), has been fascinated by law enforcement: the…
Nobody expects their child to be diagnosed with cancer. The idea of facing cancer at a young age can be shocking, terrifying. So when 4-year-old Ash Timmerman seemed slightly "off,"…
Caleb Castle-Parker was born ten weeks premature. At the time, his parents didn’t know how his prematurity might affect him (if at all) long-term. But Caleb seemed to be…
13-year-old Kaydence Bryant has always had a big personality. This easygoing teen is an honor roll student, loves playing Pokemon and Skyrim, and plays trumpet in the school band.…
There are at least 15 different types of dysautonomia, conditions characterized by autonomic nervous system malfunction. Normally, the autonomic nervous system plays a role in digestion, temperature control, blood pressure…
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…
“I never thought that it could happen to me.” Unfortunately, we tend to repeat this refrain when facing unexpected hardships in our life from trauma to illness. For many people,…
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…
According to a recent article in People Magazine, this Illinois family has a dream: to turn amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) from a fatal to a chronic illness in Brian’s…
In January 2023, 23-year-old Angel Anthony Cortez was admitted to the hospital. His health had rapidly deteriorated over the previous days and his family was concerned. Following his admission,…
Sophie Hinchcliffe, best known by her online moniker of Mrs. Hinch, knows how to clean up a mess. After all, her cleaning skills are what launched her into popularity…
In 2019, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed Dylan’s Law into effect. This law was passed in the wake of Dylan Emery’s death. The young boy had Krabbe disease, a…
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…
In 2019, Adam Sorgi began teaching psychology, health sciences, and AP psychology at Capistrano Valley High School: the same school that he had attended as a teenager. That same…
Written by Kathleen Leatherbury Hi, I'd like to share my story. In hopes of 2 things. To find help and to hopefully help others. I apologize in advance, as this…
When Taya Crowell first began feeling fatigued, they didn’t feel too worried. After all, Crowell had just changed schools and was grappling with a suddenly heavier course load. But by…
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