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IND Approval Clears New Clinical Trial for Dercum Disease
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IND Approval Clears New Clinical Trial for Dercum Disease

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:January 18, 2024
  • Post category:Dercum Disease

In the United States, companies must obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to run clinical studies and transport or distribute therapies across state lines. To do so,…

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Marine Veteran with Dercum Disease Denied VA Medical Coverage
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Marine Veteran with Dercum Disease Denied VA Medical Coverage

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:November 28, 2022
  • Post category:Dercum Disease

Prior to joining the Marine Corps, Jane Shepard was, for all intents and purposes, fairly healthy. However, after becoming stationed at Camp Lejeune in 1984, Jane’s health spiraled. She often…

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Dad Living with Dercum’s Disease and Leukemia Contracts COVID-19 Twice

Dad Living with Dercum’s Disease and Leukemia Contracts COVID-19 Twice

  • Post author:Kendall Mason
  • Post published:March 12, 2021
  • Post category:COVID-19/Dercum Disease/Leukemia

Living with a rare disease can be difficult and scary for some, especially during a global pandemic that has affected millions. This Nottingham father knows these feelings firsthand; he lives…

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How Two Friends Unite Against Dercum Disease Will Bring You Hope
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How Two Friends Unite Against Dercum Disease Will Bring You Hope

  • Post author:Samuel Sachs
  • Post published:January 3, 2018
  • Post category:Dercum Disease

Denise West and Donna Crouch have much in common. It’s no surprise that they’ve become friends and grown to support one another. Perhaps what they have most common in common…

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