Who is excited for another long weekend coming up this Monday?! To kick off your three-day weekend, take a look at these intriguing stories... Researchers have identified a superbug that…
When we need it most, stories can inspire, encourage, and quite frankly, make us feel good. Especially if the story is about a super cute little eight-year-old girl who was…
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a disorder characterized by blistering of the skin. It also affects all the body's mucous membranes, so while the blisters may be visible, the person's lips, tongue, mouth,…
Life is one wild ride, isn’t it? The greatest surprises of life may be just around the corner. My life was changed by one little red radio flyer wagon. An…
I always have a knee-jerk reaction that borders on anger when I read about babies who are dealt an unfair hand in the rare disease world. It seems incredibly unfair…
They are called, "butterfly children." These butterfly children earned their names for their fragile skin---said to be as delicate as the wings of a butterfly. The official name of…
Here's a riddle to start your day: What do acromegaly, Cushing's disease, and epidermolysis bullosa have in common? If you guessed that they all have treatments owned by a small pharma…
Epidermolysis Bullosa, or EB, is a connective tissue disorder that approximately 200 babies are born with each year. The most serious symptom is the extreme fragility of skin. People with EB suffer…
About two months ago, I bucked up and started recycling. (No this is NOT clickbait.) Now let me first explain that for years as a “responsible adult,” I did my…
Pictured: Dr. Jakub Tolar EB can make a lot of daily activities difficult and painful. Check out some tips and tricks compiled from presentations at the 2016 Debra CARE Conference.…
It’s always awesome to announce a new clinical trial, especially for something that could offer relief to people suffering from the rarest of the rare conditions. And rare doesn’t begin…
Can I just tell you how I tired I am of all the millennial hate out there? People are beyond harsh to the younger generations, and this article on Heritage High…
Imagine being 16 years old, and instead of meeting cute girls, going out with friends, and going to parties that get busted, you have to manage a rare, chronic condition…
The Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association of America (Debra) describes EB as "The Worst Disease You've Never Heard Of". It's a painful disease without a cure and it's rarity makes…
Have a rare disease? Have you ever been to a national patient conference? These are invaluable opportunities to connect with others who share your challenges and concerns! Imagine being in…
Kids diagnosed with EB, or Epidermolysis Bullosa, have skin as fragile as a butterfly’s wings. DEBRA stands for Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association, the patients association for this fragile skin disorder which…
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