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Here’s How You Can Help End Multiple Sclerosis

Here’s How You Can Help End Multiple Sclerosis

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:March 9, 2017
  • Post category:Multiple Sclerosis/Rare Disease

Patient Worthy's very own Angie Randall, a mom, wife and friend with multiple sclerosis is walking to end MS. On Sunday, April 30th, 2017 at 10:45 am, at Soldier Field…

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Are You a Carrier of SMA?
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Are You a Carrier of SMA?

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:March 9, 2017
  • Post category:Rare Disease/Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Genetic testing for rare diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) before you conceive can be an important step in starting or building a family. It can be vital to…

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What Do Parkinson’s, Red Hair and Melanoma Have in Common?

What Do Parkinson’s, Red Hair and Melanoma Have in Common?

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:March 6, 2017
  • Post category:Parkinson's Disease

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have found that mice with MC1R, the gene that is responsible for red hair, are more susceptible to toxins that are damaging to neurons…

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How to Improve the Rare Disease Treatment Pricing Problem
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How to Improve the Rare Disease Treatment Pricing Problem

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:March 6, 2017
  • Post category:Rare Disease

During Rare Disease Week on Capital Hill, on behalf of Lyme and dysautonomia, in addition to ALL rare disease, I lobbied my congressman to support the newly introduced (kind of) OPEN…

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Editor’s Choice: Knee Deep in Rare Disease Week

Editor’s Choice: Knee Deep in Rare Disease Week

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:March 3, 2017
  • Post category:Cystic Fibrosis/Dysautonomia/Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/Narcolepsy/POTS/Rare Disease

We are back from Rare Disease Week in Washington, DC! And do we have some highlights for you below?! Rare Disease Day at NIH was not only informative, but encouraging.…

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Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America’s National Conference
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Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America’s National Conference

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:March 2, 2017
  • Post category:Myasthenia Gravis/Rare Disease

As Erica Zahn wrote back in February, MGFA's National Conference in New Orleans, LA offers patients and families the chance to hear the latest news, research and treatments for myasthenia gravis.…

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¿Qué tienen que ver cucharas con la enfermedad cronica?

¿Qué tienen que ver cucharas con la enfermedad cronica?

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:March 2, 2017
  • Post category:Ankylosing Spondylitis/CAPS/CVID/HAE/Rare Disease

  Al navegar a través de Tumblr o leer tweets, se ha preguntado alguna vez, "¿Qué es un spoonie?" Es el momento de averiguarlo. En primer lugar, un spoonie es…

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Today, The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Presents “Sound Bites” a Benefit for TSC
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Today, The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Presents “Sound Bites” a Benefit for TSC

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:March 1, 2017
  • Post category:Rare Disease/Timely/Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

“Sound Bites, An Evening of Food, Wine and Music” is TONIGHT! The event is at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. It  begins at 6:00 pm with appetizers and wine…

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¿Cómo encontrar tratamientos accesibles para la enfermedad autoinmune?
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¿Cómo encontrar tratamientos accesibles para la enfermedad autoinmune?

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:March 1, 2017
  • Post category:CAPS/Rare Disease

Los médicos no siempre saben mejor. Eso es algo que cada padre cuyo hijo tiene una, enfermedad crónica rara entiende. Estos padres que aparecen en raras Conectar finalmente tuvieron un…

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Pemphigus and Pemphigoid: A Rare Disease Recipe for Pain
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Pemphigus and Pemphigoid: A Rare Disease Recipe for Pain

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 28, 2017
  • Post category:Pemphigus and pemphigoid/Rare Disease

During Rare Disease Week, I have met the most amazing patients and advocates whose personal experiences have kept me motivated to continue spreading awareness not just for my disease, but…

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The Uncertainties of the Affordable Care Act and Your Rare Disease Coverage
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The Uncertainties of the Affordable Care Act and Your Rare Disease Coverage

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 28, 2017
  • Post category:Dysautonomia/Lyme Disease/POTS/Rare Disease

With the new administration, questions of coverage, the ACA and how it effects those of us affected by rare disease have been causing major concern. Today at the 2017 Legislative…

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This Cystic Fibrosis Documentary Will Bring You to Tears

This Cystic Fibrosis Documentary Will Bring You to Tears

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 28, 2017
  • Post category:Cystic Fibrosis/Rare Disease

Last night, I attended a documentary screening of "Up For Air" in Washington, DC for Rare Disease Week (or #RareDC2017, #RareDiseaseDay). It follows 53-year-old Jerry Cahill over the course of…

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You Need to Participate in the All of Us Research Program of the Precision Medicine Initiative

You Need to Participate in the All of Us Research Program of the Precision Medicine Initiative

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 27, 2017
  • Post category:Rare Disease

The All of Us Research Program (The Program) at NIH is AWESOME. Here's what I learned at Rare Disease Day at NIH (#RDDNIH) and what you should know too, so…

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Rare Disease Day at NIH: Hope for Dealing with Emerging Rare Diseases
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Rare Disease Day at NIH: Hope for Dealing with Emerging Rare Diseases

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 27, 2017
  • Post category:Rare Disease

At #RDDNIH, or Rare Disease Day at NIH, I was definitely troubled by a world map presented, that displayed emerging infectious diseases by region. Let's unpack this a little bit...…

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What is IRDiRC and How Does it Improve the Rare Disease World?
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What is IRDiRC and How Does it Improve the Rare Disease World?

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 27, 2017
  • Post category:Rare Disease

If there is one thing clear at #RDDNIH, or Rare Disease Day at NIH, it's that there are amazing, brilliant people working hard for our community. The rare disease community…

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Editor’s Choice: Rare Diseasing with Exercise and Dogs

Editor’s Choice: Rare Diseasing with Exercise and Dogs

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 24, 2017
  • Post category:Cystic Fibrosis/Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis/IPF/mastocytosis/Pfeiffer Syndrome/Rare Disease

Get informed and gear up for Rare Disease Week this Monday! Start with our Editor's Choice. This week we have a sweet story about a pup and how he helps…

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CRF Grants Support the Quest for a Cure

CRF Grants Support the Quest for a Cure

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 24, 2017
  • Post category:Cystinosis/Timely

The Cystinosis Research Foundation is the largest provider of grants for cystinosis research. When we say largest we don't mean in the country, we mean in the world. In fact,…

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This April, You Can Learn the Latest in Endocrine Science!
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This April, You Can Learn the Latest in Endocrine Science!

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 24, 2017
  • Post category:Addison's Disease/Cushing Disease/Rare Disease

The Endocrine Society's Endo 2017 is the world's largest endocrine science presentation. Attendees will be able to network, learn about the newest product and technology updates, listen to thought-leaders, and…

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Register Today for the MDA Scientific Conference
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Register Today for the MDA Scientific Conference

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 24, 2017
  • Post category:Muscular Dystrophy/Rare Disease

The Muscular Dystrophy Association's Scientific Conference Registration closes February 28th! This event brings all the important players together in the Muscular Dystrophy world to promote research around management, treatment and…

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An Odd Link Between ALS and Sushi
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An Odd Link Between ALS and Sushi

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 23, 2017
  • Post category:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Rare Disease

I love sushi. I also love travelling to hot places who typically serve fish with higher instances of mercury. While I've always been aware that if you're trying to get…

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This Coalition for Hemophilia B’s Event is Just a Few Weeks Away!
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This Coalition for Hemophilia B’s Event is Just a Few Weeks Away!

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 22, 2017
  • Post category:Hemophilia B

If you are suffering from or caring for someone with Hemophilia B, then this event is for you. The 11th Annual Hemophilia B Symposium When: Fri, Mar 31, 20177:00am and Sun, Apr…

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Daylight Savings is Suddenly Sleepy Saturday for Narcolepsy Awareness
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Daylight Savings is Suddenly Sleepy Saturday for Narcolepsy Awareness

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 22, 2017
  • Post category:Narcolepsy/Rare Disease

In college, everyone loved the "Fall back" night of Daylight Savings Time. We got an extra hour of sleep and it was much needed considering we were likely celebrating Halloween the night…

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Could Snail Venom Be Your Answer to Pain Management?
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Could Snail Venom Be Your Answer to Pain Management?

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 21, 2017
  • Post category:Behçet's/Rare Disease

Those of us with rare diseases like behcet's and fibromyalgia, that cause great pain, can often get frustrated and irritable because we try everything, do everything right, and yet we are still…

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Editor’s Choice: Love and Other Drugs

Editor’s Choice: Love and Other Drugs

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 17, 2017
  • Post category:Cystic Fibrosis/Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy/Dystonia/Rare Disease/Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Welcome back to Editor's Choice Patient Worthians! This week, a PW Contributor told a love story about how her husband's bipolar disorder helps her manage her rare disease. We also have an…

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Changing the Use of “Special Needs”

Changing the Use of “Special Needs”

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:February 17, 2017
  • Post category:Pfeiffer Syndrome

From the perspective of a mother with a child who has a serious and rare medical condition, Pfeiffer syndrome.  There are many reasons why the term “special needs” can have…

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