21-year-old Chloe Feighery has a deep love and appreciation for her younger sister Heidi, who is just one and a half years old. When she learned that she was becoming…
Soon after Emma Young was born, she was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome (BRRS). At two months old, she battled COVID-19. Then she was diagnosed with…
For the first year of his life, Warner Kays looked like an average, healthy, happy baby. He crawled around, took joy in family time with his older sister Presley, and…
For many people, a broken bone would severely interrupt their life. But six-year-old Avery Balcazar has learned to live with it—even when it’s tough. As reported by CBC News, Balcazar…
Sounds like ‘food for thought’. The term ‘sandwich generation’ describes family members who are usually between the ages of 45 and 55 and are responsible for raising their children…
Authored by Dr. Harsha Rajasimha, Founder and Executive Chairman, IndoUSrare. Co-Authored by Dr. Padma Rammoorthy, Medical Consultant, IndoUSrare. The diagnostic journey for patients with rare diseases often becomes a prolonged odyssey,…
The number of novel drugs approved by the FDA has doubled in the ten-year period from 2012 through 2020. Investment in investigational drugs for rare diseases appears to be continuing…
In May 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Vyjuvek, a gene therapy, for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). This treatment has brought support to numerous people living with…
As our understanding of genetics increases, so does our awareness of the multitude of genetic diseases—many of which continue to be discovered to this day. While X-linked lymphoproliferative disease (XLP)…
If you’re looking for drive and determination, look no further. 14-year-old Sophia Nohre is ready to tackle any obstacle in her path—and she does so relentlessly. Her swimming coach, Adam…
In June 2023, Michael, a 35-year-old man from Houston, started feeling ill and achy. By June 19, his symptoms had worsened significantly. Both Michael and his family believed that he…
When Adrienne Vollmer first learned that her son Graham had spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), she was shocked. At the time, there were no FDA-approved treatments (three now exist). The life…
For as long as she can remember, eighth-grader Ella Bork has held a keen knowledge of rare diseases, especially Alagille syndrome. Her mother, Cher, is actually the Executive Director of…
At five years old, Traviana Dunston has cultivated a deep love and appreciation for music and dance. She’s an entertainer at heart: full of energy and light. Right now, Traviana…
Uplifting Athletes 10,000 Mile Challenge August 10-19, 2023 Are you an avid runner, swimmer, or cyclist? Do you roll on wheels of any kind or are a casual walker? Whether…
Written by Jennifer Sills, Founder, CSNK2A1 Foundation If you know me, you know I have had an unconventional life, to put it mildly. More than anyone, I know that life…
According to an article in MedicalXpress News Today, current research indicates that rare diseases in the United States affect 25-30 million people. The numbers keep rising and rival diseases…
Hudson Reynolds learned about rare disease when his sister Tia was diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU). PKU is an inborn error of metabolism which causes phenylalanine, an amino acid, to build…
Two days. That’s all it took for Jill and Jeff Ackermann to watch their son’s condition mysteriously deteriorate. On Saturday, six-year-old Bryson was the energetic, athletic, and bright-eyed little boy…
Professor Timothy Yu developed the custom drug milasen named in honor of Mila, an 8-year-old girl with Batten disease. The drug is the first drug specifically designed for one…
Family gatherings can be fun, boisterous, and sometimes full of conflict. During one such event, Donnie Adams found himself intervening to break up a fight between two people. Although he…
English-American guitarist, singer, and songwriter Peter Frampton is best known for his hit album “Frampton Comes Alive!” and his upbeat, immersive performances. But he is also known for his efforts…
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…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
American consumers have access to the most advanced pharmaceutical systems in the world. Recent medical and technical advances seem to support that reputation. According to Medical Xpress, a Swiss…
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