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What Does an Old Fable Have in Common with Primary Myelofibrosis?
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What Does an Old Fable Have in Common with Primary Myelofibrosis?

  • Post author:Erica Zahn
  • Post published:November 14, 2016
  • Post category:primary myelofibrosis/Rare Disease

There's an old fable that reminds me, in a way, of primary myelofibrosis, or PMF: A shepherd is in the desert with his camel, and as night approaches, he pitches…

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When Amazing Optimism Marches on for Kallmann Syndrome
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When Amazing Optimism Marches on for Kallmann Syndrome

  • Post author:Sabina Kennedy
  • Post published:November 14, 2016
  • Post category:Kallmann syndrome/Rare Disease

Anyone living with Kallmann syndrome (KS) faces multiple symptoms: no sense of smell delayed puberty possible infertility complications affecting the kidneys, ears, heart, eyes, and parts of the brain Patients…

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Proof of Concept Study for Cervical Dystonia
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Proof of Concept Study for Cervical Dystonia

  • Post author:Kathy Devanny
  • Post published:November 14, 2016
  • Post category:Dystonia/Rare Disease/Timely

Current treatments for cervical dystonia provide inadequate relief to many. Dystonia twists people and leads to strange postures, involuntary movements and pain. It affects men, women and children. Check out more…

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PKU Awareness Day is December 3rd – Here’s What You Can Take Action Tomorrow

PKU Awareness Day is December 3rd – Here’s What You Can Take Action Tomorrow

  • Post author:Rebekah
  • Post published:November 14, 2016
  • Post category:Phenylketonuria/Rare Disease/Timely

Rare Disease knows no party affiliation! Let’s pass the 21st Century Cures Act  in the lame duck session ! The Everylife Foundation Action Center is calling for your action on November…

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When Nolan Took Control of Dystonia

When Nolan Took Control of Dystonia

  • Post author:Rebekah
  • Post published:November 14, 2016
  • Post category:Dystonia/Timely

When that moment happened, and again I don’t know when it happened, but when that moment in my head just clicked and I stopped being, or stopped putting myself in…

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Fabry Disease: These Pharma Giants Truly Have Heart and Billions to Share
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Fabry Disease: These Pharma Giants Truly Have Heart and Billions to Share

  • Post author:Alisha Stone
  • Post published:November 14, 2016
  • Post category:Fabry Disease/Rare Disease/Timely

I’m impressed of with the direction of the Fabry Support & Information Group (FSIG) and the offerings they have. In August 2016, they had a Fabry Family Get Together at…

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Launching Vision and Values for DMD Support
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Launching Vision and Values for DMD Support

  • Post author:Sabina Kennedy
  • Post published:November 14, 2016
  • Post category:Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy/Rare Disease

Talking to the parents or family of a child with a serious illness can be nerve-racking and uncomfortable. Sometimes avoiding the family can seem easier than facing a difficult situation.…

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El mejor tipo de amor es la clase donde riñones son donados

El mejor tipo de amor es la clase donde riñones son donados

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:November 14, 2016
  • Post category:Cystinosis/Rare Disease

Serendipity (n): la aparición y el desarrollo de los acontecimientos por casualidad en una manera feliz o beneficioso. Como muchos de ustedes probablemente saben, el viaje a un diagnóstico cistinosis…

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