Today is IgA nephropathy (IgAN) Awareness Day! IgAN is a serious kidney disease, and while categorized as rare, the disease impacts more than 130,000 patients in the U.S. today. We are proud to be working with investigators to advance therapies for patients in need. Thank you to The IgA Nephropathy Foundation for their work to raise awareness and promote research around the disease! #IgANDay#IgANAware
It’s the 20th Anniversary IgAN Awareness Day! This year marks 2 decades of progress in working toward better treatment, support, and a cure for IgA Nephropathy. With 2 approved FDA treatments and many clinical trials available, our community is strong and full of hope! Let's continue to support each other on our #IgANjourney towards a brighter future! 🎉❤️💙
Join in on the celebration
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🚨Big news for SEQSTER and the Alzhiemer’s Disease community. 11-0 FDA advisory committee vote for Eli Lilly and Company’s #Donanemab 💊.
Why?
1. I started SEQSTER because both my grandmothers had Alzheimer’s Disease and coordinating their care without all their data was a nightmare for me and my family.
2. It is going to be critical for data to be collected using SEQSTER’s pioneering longitudinal patient records on Lilly patients to track and monitor their progress on the new drug.
3. Alzheimer’s Disease patients are in desperate need of new drugs like Donanemab.
4. Let’s go!
#AlzheimersResearch#DigitalHealth#ClinicalTrials#HealthData#SeqsterOS#EliLilly#AlzheimhersDisease#ENDALZ#FDA
Last week, the Cure & Action for Tay-Sachs (CATS) Foundation had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Externally-Led, Patient-Focused Drug Development (EL-PFDD) Meeting for GM2 representing the voices of the Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff community.
This meeting, organised by the amazing team at the National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association was a pivotal moment for the Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff community globally to share our perspectives, challenges, and hopes directly with the FDA.
Being able to advocate for our community at such a crucial event underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing treatments and improving the lives of those affected by these devastating diseases. Our Co-founder Daniel Lewi joined many amazing speakers who presented during the event which we all hope not only helps us shed light on the urgent need for effective therapies but also highlights the resilience and strength of our community.
The FDA plays a vital role in the drug development process, and having them hear firsthand the experiences and priorities of individuals and families impacted by Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff is invaluable. By amplifying our voices globally, we are paving the way for greater understanding, empathy, and progress in the pursuit of treatments and ultimately a cure.
Our hope is that by sharing our stories and insights, we can drive forward new treatments quicker, accelerating the path towards better outcomes for patients and families.
If you were unable to join the event, you can watch it at the Youtube link below.
🌟Together, let's continue to advocate, raise awareness, and drive meaningful change! 🌟
#TaySachs#Sandhoff#RareDisease#PatientAdvocacy#FDA#PFDDMeeting#CommunityVoice#CATSFoundationhttps://lnkd.in/dBdZpjVV
Hey Guys!
How have you all been? We are back with another episode. We are delighted to begin a new era featuring guest experts in our Pod Talk series.
For our inaugural guest speaker episode, we are honored to welcome Rehan Anjum Pharm.D, MS, BCPS, BCID., a distinguished expert in the field. He will discuss the pharmacist's process of drug therapy workup, providing detailed strategies for thorough and effective evaluations. Join us to get the insights, you won't want to miss out on this opportunity!
What can you take away?
💎 Understand the Principles of Drug Therapy Assessment
💎 Conduct a Thorough Medication Review
💎 Assess Therapeutic Goals and Outcomes
💎 Identify and Resolve Drug Therapy Problems
💎 Utilize Clinical Guidelines and Evidence-Based Practice
And much more...
Session Details:
📌 Here is the Topic: From paper to patient care: Expert appropriateness review by a leading pharmacist!
📌 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dE5TxFX3
OR SCAN QR CODE available in the flyer.
📍 Date: 19th July, 2024 | Time: 9:00-10:00PM
📍 Via Zoom
📍 We are going live on You Tube. Join us to witness our evolution.
📌 Note: Meeting link will be provided to only registered participants.
📌 Free E-Certificates will also be provided
P.S. We are quite grateful for all the appreciation and acknowledgment we have received regarding our recently published newsletter. Your feedback matters to PharMentorz.
#PharmacistExpertise#PatientCareReview#PharmacistWorkup#DrugTherapyEvaluation#ClinicalPharmacist#AppropriatenessReview#PharmacyPractice#clinicalpractice#evidencebasedmedicine#patientoutcomes#healthcarequality#patientcare
Today is World Kidney Day, and the month of March is Pharmacy Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to introduce our Affiliate Scientist, Dr. Jo-Anne Wilson. Dr. Wilson’s research has a focus on managing the use of pharmaceuticals in people living with chronic kidney disease, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and optimizing medication use. Read more about her work: https://bit.ly/48OpXZO
Today, on May 1st, the beginning of #PWSAwarenessMonth, we're thrilled to announce the release of the Voice of the Patient Report. This timely filing marks a significant moment for the Prader-Willi syndrome community! The report gives crucial insights that amplify the perspective of individuals and families affected by PWS and sheds light on aspects of PWS that may not be fully captured in drug trials alone. Integrating the patient's voice throughout the drug approval process for PWS treatments is essential for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) comprehensive understanding and impactful decision-making.
The Voice of the Patient Report was created following last year's PWS Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development (EL-PFDD) Meeting and is compiled of testimonials shared during the EL-PFDD meeting, as well as those submitted virtually.
PWSA | USA, FPWR, and IPWSO extend heartfelt gratitude to the entire PWS community for contributing to the success of this project. To truly amplify the patient's voice, our entire community must commit to ongoing advocacy efforts. This entails incorporating patient perspectives into all facets of processes and systems, ensuring genuine and enduring change. It's not solely about isolated advocacy initiatives—it's about steadfast dedication to embracing and elevating the voices of those directly affected by Prader-Willi syndrome.
You can read the Voice of the Patient Report at https://lnkd.in/gx_Nv-qX.
