Welcome to this week’s Editor’s Choice!
If you’re currently in the US, then we know it’s hot outside– but we still wanted you to get out there and raise awareness for dysautonomia this past Sunday. Speaking of dysautonomia, we have a great story on services dogs and how they can help POTS patients.
Additionally, we have new data on narcolepsy that could affect treatment. Plus, we discuss the risk of depression as it relates to ankylosing spondylitis, and really, many chronic illnesses.
We hope you enjoy this week’s Editor’s Choice!
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Get Out There and Do the Fun Thing for Dysautonomia!
This past Sunday, the University of Michigan Health System held their annual fundraiser– and get this: proceeds went to Dysautonomia International and Gastroparesis and Dysmotility (GPD) Foundation.
Check out details of the event here, and be sure to plan to attend next year!
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New Data On Narcolepsy May Affect Future Treatment of the Disease
Narcolepsy has been classified as an autoimmune disease, which could give rise to new treatments.
This group of scientists believe narcolepsy could be related to a gene variant, that when exposed to a virus or vaccine, causes narcolepsy. Read more about it here.
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This Service Dog is an Amazing Best Friend for POTS!
Unlike the image suggests, this story of a dog named Izzy describes how a tiny pup is helping her owner lead a normal life with POTS.
Check out how this young woman and her companion are making their way through college as a team!
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Increased Risk of Depressive Disorders in Ankylosing Spondylitis
AS negatively affects ones’ everyday life. Just breathing can be difficult.
On top of that, there is an increased risk of depression– and like many chronic illnesses, there are tools out there to overcome it.
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