{"id":153718,"date":"2019-09-26T11:47:07","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T15:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patientworthy.wpengine.com\/?p=153718&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=153718"},"modified":"2019-09-26T11:47:07","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T15:47:07","slug":"editors-choice-listening-rare-disease-2-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/patientworthy.com\/es\/2019\/09\/26\/editors-choice-listening-rare-disease-2-2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Editor&#8217;s Choice: Rare Patient Innovation and Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Happy Thursday everyone!<\/h2>\n<p>This week, we&#8217;re highlights two stories about patients taking action to solve problems in their life: one patient innovates to improve their care, and another starts a rare support group. We also have an article about increasing MS treatment prices, and news about research into the origins of Parkinson&#8217;s disease.<\/p>\n[one_half]\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-109548\" src=\"https:\/\/patientworthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/idea-2123972_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n[\/one_half]\n[one_half_last]\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patientworthy.com\/2019\/09\/19\/ulcerative-colitis-patient-invented-new-device-which-could-improve-care-for-many\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ulcerative Colitis Patient has Invented a New Device Which Could Improve Care for Many<br \/>\n<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Who knows what patients need better than patients themselves?<\/p>\n[\/one_half_last]\n[one_half]\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-109548\" src=\"https:\/\/patientworthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cigarettes-621346_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n[\/one_half]\n[one_half_last]\n<h2 class=\"para\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patientworthy.com\/2019\/09\/20\/study-finds-prices-multiple-sclerosis-drugs-up-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Study Finds Prices for Multiple Sclerosis Drugs are Going Up: We Need to Do Better<br \/>\n<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Not only is this prices increase a burden for patients, but it jeopardizes their access to necessary care.<\/p>\n[\/one_half_last]\n[one_half]\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-110522\" src=\"https:\/\/patientworthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/support_network_1569337309.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n[\/one_half]\n[one_half_last]\n<h2 class=\"para\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patientworthy.com\/2019\/09\/24\/facing-songs-diagnosis-mom-pfic-support-organization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">After Facing Her Son\u2019s Diagnosis, This Mom Started a PFIC Support Organization<br \/>\n<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>When your child has a rare diagnosis, it may be hard to find other who can relate to your journey. This mother took matters into her own hands,<\/p>\n[\/one_half_last]\n[one_half]\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-109548\" src=\"https:\/\/patientworthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/meditation_1568795620.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n[\/one_half]\n[one_half_last]\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patientworthy.com\/2019\/09\/24\/some-researchers-believe-parkinsons-disease-begin-gut\/\">Some Researchers Believe Parkinson\u2019s Disease May Begin in the Gut<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The gut impacts many functions of the body&#8230; and potentially plays a big role in Parkinson&#8217;s.<\/p>\n[one_half]\n<hr \/>\n<h4 class=\"footer-text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">We hope you enjoy this week&#8217;s\u00a0Editor&#8217;s Choice posts! Don&#8217;t forget to share!<\/h4>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Do you have a rare disease experience of your own? <a href=\"https:\/\/patientworthy.com\/submit\/\">Share with us here.<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Thursday everyone! This week, we&#8217;re highlights two stories about patients taking action to solve problems in their life: one patient innovates to improve their care, and another starts a rare support group. We also have an article about increasing MS treatment prices, and news about research into the origins of Parkinson&#8217;s disease. 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