Last year, 35-year-old Jenna Neduchal ran her first Flying Pig Marathon. This annual event serves to unite the community, create an accessible event for all, and raise funds for important…
There are no cures or treatments available for people with hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) type 56, or SPG56. While the current standards-of-care focus on symptom relief and mobility assistance, patients…
On May 7, 2023, Kimberly Kotar completed a half-marathon. That’s impressive in its own right—only more so when you learn that, due to her transverse myelitis, Kotar was once unable…
In March 2023, 14-year-old Rylie Erbacher visited Washington, D.C. for a one-of-a-kind experience. The teen, who has spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 2, was one of just 10 people nationally…
Have you ever heard of the Orphan Drug designation? This designation, created through the Orphan Drug Act and granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is used to…
World Orphan Drug Congress USA 2023 May 23-25, 2023 The World Orphan Drug Congress brings together leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, government and regulatory authorities, patient advocacy groups, payers, investors…
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), a Patient Worthy partner, formed in 1983 to provide support and education to people and families living with rare diseases, advocate for change…
On May 10, 2023, reports EMPR, the U.S. FDA approved Elfabrio (pegunigalsidase alfa-iwxj) for adults who are living with Fabry disease. Developed by Protalix Biotherapeutics in conjunction with Chiesi Global…
In 2014, head coach Jimbo Fisher led the Florida State Seminoles to win the BCS National Championship Game. He’s now head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies, recently deemed by…
Compassion [kuhm-pash-uhn] noun A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. Compassion Corner is a…
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare condition that can be spread through the bites of infected mosquitos. In a majority of cases, birds are infected with EEE. However, if…
For many rare diseases, gene therapy, not traditional therapeutics, is perhaps the only means to significant relief and cure. However, the path to gene therapy has been strewn with obstacles…
Canada’s unemployment rate is at a record low. Industries have recovered 126% of the jobs lost by the pandemic. On the health front, scientific knowledge and the ability to…
Clinical trials are often mentioned as an afterthought when discussing the length of time it takes for drugs to be approved by the FDA. On the contrary, clinical trials are…
Prasanna Shirol, Executive Director of the Organization for Rare Diseases India (ORDI), expresses his opinion to the Times of India about the urgency to address the issue of rare…
According to an article published in Cold Agglutinin News, Dianthus Therapeutics (“Dianthus”) is planning on holding a proof-of-concept study in 2024. Within the study, the company would evaluate the safety…
People with severe cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) or Venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE) can develop significant brain inflammation, causing damage. An estimated 33% of people with severe EEE infection,…
Have you been struggling with gastrointestinal (GI) issues? Does your stomach ache? Have you been throwing up or experiencing diarrhea—but you’re not quite sure why? Well, you might have alpha-gal…
In 2021, Josie Gosney entered the world and her parents couldn’t be more thrilled. When she was first born, Josie showed signs that something might be right. But after a…
Usher syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is characterized by deafness and often paired with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), an inherited disease which causes retinal degeneration and vision loss. There…
NORD's Living Rare, Living Stronger Patient & Family Forum May 6, 2023 featuring the Rare Impact Awards (May 4) Hosted at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel, we will bring the rare disease…
The London Marathon took place on April 23, 2023—and one mom was running for an especially important cause: to raise Angelman syndrome awareness. According to an article from the BBC,…
Compassion [kuhm-pash-uhn] noun A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. Compassion Corner is a…
Collaboration has always made the world go round - and it's no different in rare disease research. Sometimes, the community affected by a certain rare disease is small, which…
When it comes to staying active, 8-year-old R.J. Walters has it covered. His favorite sport right now is basketball. But that hasn’t stopped R.J. from getting his yellow belt in…
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