There are at least 15 different types of dysautonomia, conditions characterized by autonomic nervous system malfunction. Normally, the autonomic nervous system plays a role in digestion, temperature control, blood pressure…
By Natalie Homan from In The Cloud Copy Mara Clawson is a visual artist who uses many different mediums to create art pieces that are full of color and life.…
Gina, a 14-year-old Jewish girl, had familial dysautonomia when she passed away. She was described as a having a 'positive and upbeat attitude' and enjoyed spending time with her older…
My girlfriend called me the other day—crying hysterically. I couldn’t understand her much, but it didn’t matter. I know she’s raising her first-born child with familial dysautonomia (FD). Problems related to…
It’s very possible that you have found yourself in a situation where you would have liked to improve somebody's mood, but you may not have known how to do it.…
Race and ethnicity is a touchy subject—and rightfully so—but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be discussed, especially in terms of healthcare. The fact is, certain genetic diseases pop up in…
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