Compassion [kuhm-pash-uhn] noun A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. Compassion Corner is a…
For most of my 21 years with chronic pain and other symptoms from dystonia, a neurological movement disorder, I viewed it as a curse; an evil intruder that ruined my life.…
Previously, the American Kidney Fund launched the Unknown Causes of Kidney Disease (UCKD) Project. Through the project, the AKF is working to better understand how undiagnosed or misdiagnosed causes…
Families caring for medically complex children face almost unfathomable decisions, often with no prior experience to guide their thinking and acting. Second only to the clinician expertise on which…
Compassion [kuhm-pash-uhn] noun A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. Compassion Corner is…
On September 28, 2022, the Rare Disease Legislative Advocates (RDLA) hosted their monthly webinar. These webinar help provide updates to the rare disease community on legislation and other policy initiatives…
Over the years, there have been growing concerns about medical research failing to cover or explore diverse groups of people. But in a world where healthcare is not just one-size-fits-all, how…
Want to learn about scientific topics without needing a PhD? Check out the Science Simplified blog from TESS Research Foundation! Dr. Tanya Brown, PhD, works with researchers to make science…
The new nonprofit Every Cure has been created on the basis that every drug currently on the market effects multiple areas in the body. This premise has been proven…
Imagine feeling like you have a sweat bee stuck in your eye socket that randomly stings you. The sting hurts for seconds. My left eye is red and tearing. My…
Want to learn about scientific topics without needing a PhD? Check out the Science Simplified blog from TESS Research Foundation! Dr. Tanya Brown, PhD, works with researchers to make science…
There seems to be no limits when it comes to what a parent will do for their child. And when it came down to it, David and Stacey Ogman knew…
Want to learn about scientific topics without needing a PhD? Check out the Science Simplified blog from TESS Research Foundation! Dr. Tanya Brown, PhD, works with researchers to make science…
Written by Dennis Lodge Inclusion in the workplace is a big thing for virtually every major corporation in the world, however, the World Economic Forum statistics say that merely 4…
September is Dystonia Awareness Month so I want to share a little about it and how it impacts those of us who live with it. I have to be honest…
Often when a cure for a specific rare disease has yet to be developed, patients have enrolled in clinical trials with positive results. However, FDA-approved trials have developed a reputation…
The Family Heart Foundation has a Mission. There is so much more to accomplish and you can help prevent heart attacks by spreading awareness. This could save future generations by…
On August 25th, 2022, the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy held a webinar as part of its Lunch and Learn series, which is intended to help people living…
Want to learn about scientific topics without needing a PhD? Check out the Science Simplified blog from TESS Research Foundation! Dr. Tanya Brown, PhD, works with researchers to make science…
Want to learn about scientific topics without needing a PhD? Check out the Science Simplified blog from TESS Research Foundation! Dr. Tanya Brown, PhD, works with researchers to make science…
Unfortunately, the drug development process can be difficult, especially in the rare disease sphere. Many drug developers choose to focus on larger disease states, as these are typically more…
Want to learn about scientific topics without needing a PhD? Check out the Science Simplified blog from TESS Research Foundation! Dr. Tanya Brown, PhD, works with researchers to make science…
Before you read, make sure you check out Parts 1 and 2 of our interview. In Part 1, we discussed what Wegener's granulomatosis (GPA) is, Anna's diagnostic journey, and her first episode of symptoms.…
Many people laud the accomplishments of clinical trials – and for, in some cases, good reason. Clinical trials have been crucial in identifying and developing therapeutic options for patients to…
It’s no secret that being a part of the chronic illness and/or rare disease community can sometimes be lonely and isolating. Many people, while empathetic to the challenges faced within…
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