Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) occurs when the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, damaging the myelin insulation. Muscle weakness in the arms and legs are often the first signs of…
Who would think that missing a small amount of genetic information from one chromosome could alter someone’s life, and the life of their loved ones, so dramatically? For many parents,…
Cerebral palsy (CP) is caused by brain lesions that are non-progressive, meaning the lesions don't cause the brain to further deteriorate. It causes impairment of motor function—the ability to control motion…
Eryn Gaffney, now 20, was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at the age of nine. Tourette syndrome occurs as a result of the basal ganglia misfiring. This is the part of…
On May 12th, 2017 the University of Rochester Medical Center hosted the first Technology and Rare Neurological Diseases Symposium (TRNDS). It successfully brought together patients, researchers, leaders in health technologies,…
I recently read an article that was focused on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and how cases of this degenerative motor-neuron disease are expected to increase as the world population ages.…
Need to get your inspiration fix for sickle cell anemia (SCA)? Look no further! A short and simple video is a click away a la the National Institutes of Health…
I’ve had one hellofa tough day, but stopped abruptly with an attitude shift to feel inspired after reading an uplifting article which I know will inspire tons of moms in…
Welcome back to Editor's Choice! May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and to bring you awareness we have a 7-minute documentary you won't want to miss! We also have some…
Most of us know that not having enough iron in the blood results in disorders like anemia, fatigue, low energy… I first became aware of “iron-poor blood,” or anemia, when…
Bethany Barber is a Virginia native living with sickle cell anemia who has dreams of making it big as a model. She goes on daily castings, as modeling is her main…
The 2017 Suburban Chevrolet Ann Arbor Goddess 5K and Mile Fun Run will be held on Mother’s Day, this Sunday, May 14th. The race is not only to celebrate women,…
Every year, actually every day, the FDA and similar organizations for other countries approve new medicines. Innumerable pharmaceutical companies work tirelessly for years to research, develop, test, distribute, and market…
Carl Rooney has seen everything SMA Support UK has done for his younger brother, Daniel. That's why he's running 2,107 miles. Carl is from an English town called St. Ives, and…
Any parent watching their child have an epileptic seizure can tell you that even the shortest seizure seems to last forever. In the case of a seizure that goes on for…
About four years ago, Sagar Baheti found out he had an eye condition called Stargardt disease. Initially, he was not alarmed by the small symptoms that indicated Stargardt. He did…
A study published in April has found a link between neurological birth defects in infants and several neurodegenerative diseases, which may help understanding and treating diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's…
On Saturday, April 29, 2017, a special event took place to honor women in the hemophilia community living in Idaho. Way to go, Idaho Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation! How…
June is hectic, with all those weddings and graduations. July is loud—firecrackers, political conventions, family reunions—and the humidity is stifling. But August, dear sweet lovely August? It might just be…
The National Health Council (NHC) and the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) submitted a letter to Congressional leaders Friday - undersigned by over 120 patient advocacy organizations - urging…
Two years ago, Lucas wouldn't go anywhere near water. Last month, he tackled a swimming challenge, and he did so in support of a cause that's close to home. Lucas…
More than 35,000 Americans suffer from Huntington's disease (HD), a neurodegenerative disease. Eventually, HD destroys a person's ability to walk, talk, swallow, or have meaningful relationships with friends and family. Chorea is…
Maya Doyle of Quinnipiac University and Allison Werner-Lin of the University of Pennsylvania conducted a scientific research study to understand the experience of adults and emerging adults living with cystinosis. There…
As a registered nurse, I have taken care of a fair share of the senior population. I have heard some great stories and also some funny quotes. Several older individuals…
A quick search of the Internet will tell you that fatigue is a common symptom of almost every disease, disorder, and syndrome. There are other symptoms that tend to be…
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