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Multiple Myeloma Survivor Forever Grateful
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Multiple Myeloma Survivor Forever Grateful

  • Post author:Andres Rovira
  • Post published:October 30, 2017
  • Post category:Multiple Myeloma/Rare Disease

We constantly hear about cancer deaths, but every once and a while, we hear the rare cases of cancer survivors. Linda VanDershaaf is one such survivor and today she is…

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Rare Disease Families Face Financial Challenges Few Understand

Rare Disease Families Face Financial Challenges Few Understand

  • Post author:Denise Crompton
  • Post published:October 30, 2017
  • Post category:Myelodysplastic syndromes

Rare Disease family members often hear, “I don't know how you do it.”  This remark usually refers to the physical and emotional aspects of the condition, but those who make…

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Using Severe Atopic Dermatitis Drug for Peanut Allergies May Not be Nuts
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Using Severe Atopic Dermatitis Drug for Peanut Allergies May Not be Nuts

  • Post author:Chloe Easterbrook
  • Post published:October 30, 2017
  • Post category:Rare Disease

Having a peanut allergy is nothing to sneeze at. If you are a parent with a child who has a peanut allergy, you need to be constantly vigilant. Now, a…

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Duchenne Community Disagrees with FDA’s Rejection of Ataluren
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Duchenne Community Disagrees with FDA’s Rejection of Ataluren

  • Post author:Donald Blake
  • Post published:October 30, 2017
  • Post category:Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy/Rare Disease

According to a press release put out by PTC Therapeutics, Inc., the Office of Drug Evaluation of the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday, Oct. 25th, 2017, sent a complete…

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Free MDS Event Coming Up in TX!
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Free MDS Event Coming Up in TX!

  • Post author:Rebekah
  • Post published:October 30, 2017
  • Post category:Myelodysplastic syndromes

Another free event for MDS patients and caregivers is being held by the MDS Foundation! When: Saturday, November 18, 2017, 9:30 am-2:00 pm Presenters: Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Medical Center…

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300km Journey for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness
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300km Journey for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness

  • Post author:Al Pendleton
  • Post published:October 30, 2017
  • Post category:Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy/Rare Disease

Popular wisdom tells us that the first step to fixing a problem is admitting that you have a problem. This works for individuals, like alcoholics, thanks to William Griffith Wilson,…

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Woman with Rare Condition Actually Sweats Blood
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Woman with Rare Condition Actually Sweats Blood

  • Post author:Andres Rovira
  • Post published:October 30, 2017
  • Post category:Hematohidrosis

If you made it this far, that means you read the headline. And yes, you read it correctly. The Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) just released a case study which…

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Alkaptonuria – A Guide to Diagnosis
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Alkaptonuria – A Guide to Diagnosis

  • Post author:PW Blogger
  • Post published:October 30, 2017
  • Post category:Alkaptonuria/Rare Disease

Alkaptonuria, a rare genetic metabolic disorder resulting from excess homogentisic acid in the body, affects all kinds of people, though symptoms tend to become more severe in males. Symptoms include:…

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