26.2 miles. 5 boroughs. And a deep feeling of fulfillment when she finally crossed the finish line. When Holly Griffin first decided to run the New York Marathon, she was…
If Wave Life Sciences’ recently submitted trial application for WVE-006 is approved, it will become the first RNA editing treatment in a clinical development setting. Wave’s CEO, Paul Bolno,…
When Brittany Miller welcomed her daughter Brooke into the world, she had no idea what the next few months would bring. At just a few weeks old, Brooke began having…
Shortly after Laura Colby was born, she was diagnosed with a rare metabolic disorder known as maple syrup urine disease (MSUD). Normally, our body has an enzyme complex that breaks…
When Tucker Krause was a young boy, his family noticed that he frequently got sick. More than frequently, even. In fact, when his mom really thinks about it, Tucker was…
42o words (source - 2% match) vs. 479 words (mine - 1% match) Have you ever had a lingering itch? An itch that just wouldn't go away, no matter what…
On October 24, 2023, the Rare Disease Legislative Advocates (RDLA) hosted its monthly webinar. These webinars help provide updates to the rare disease community on legislation and other policy initiatives…
The xenotransplant involved transplanting Yucatan miniature pig kidneys into macaque monkeys with 69 genetic modifications. One monkey survived for over two years, offering hope to the team of Harvard…
Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…
Life is ever evolving so it is important to remember that the storms in our lives do not always last forever. When I developed dystonia in 2001, I lost everything I was…
Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…
Granite, marble, porcelain, quartz—all materials leveraged in the development of beautiful, durable countertops. When people are choosing what countertop material to use in their homes, they often consider factors like…
One of the most successful healthcare services benefiting the public is newborn screening. Unfortunately, this life-saving health initiative is not provided for all rare diseases in some U.S. states. As…
Written by Sara Tompkins NOTE: The perspectives voiced in this article are solely those of the author. The development of drugs for rare diseases has always been a complex and…
From September 19-21, 2023, the Global Genes RARE Advocacy Summit was held in San Diego, CA. This event is a yearly convergence for rare disease stakeholders with a special emphasis…
Genomics is revolutionizing healthcare processes, offering the potential to enhance the lives of numerous individuals by enabling the early detection of treatable disorders and providing lifesaving therapies. Every year, thousands…
Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…
From September 7-9, 2023, the Rare Fair took place in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, with the option for online attendance. This event, which originated in 2018, is organized by…
Sara Kear and Jake Kaufman always knew that they wanted to start a family. So they did, welcoming into the world their beautiful children: Lola, now age 3, and Mills,…
The 2022 Medscape Physician Suicide Report shows that physicians, compared to the general public, have double the rate of suicides. Amna Shabbir, a doctor of internal medicine, felt compelled…
From September 7-9, 2023, the Rare Fair was held in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and was also available for attendance online. This event began in 2018 and has been spearheaded by The Dash…
From September 7-9, 2023, the Rare Fair was held in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and was also available for attendance online. This event began in 2018 and has been…
A rare disease diagnosis can often take many people by surprise. The diagnostic process can be long and tough; managing symptoms is often no less easy. Ellen Inouye discovered this…
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…
For the first two months of her pregnancy, Kristine Koser felt pretty good. Koser and her husband, Andrew, couldn't wait to welcome their daughter Aubrey into the world. Everything seemed…
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