When the human brain experiences a sudden disruption of blood flow, a type of paralysis called "hemiplegia" can result. Paralysis can occur on either the right or left side of…
No hace mucho tiempo, empecé a seguir una prensa sobre una adorable joven llamada, Maddie, de Lawndale, Carolina del Norte, que vive con la enfermedad de Behçet, y estoy encantada…
Those of us with rare diseases like behcet's and fibromyalgia, that cause great pain, can often get frustrated and irritable because we try everything, do everything right, and yet we are still…
In these times of political uncertainty, when budgets are being slashed, and medical programs are being defunded without regard to the people who will ultimately suffer, I certainly hope that…
His gums were bleeding. Can you imagine? Think about it—waking up one morning and your gums... are bleeding. I don't know about you, but I'd freak out. This stuff doesn't…
Researchers at a Japanese university are working to improve a drug that could treat a rare neurodegenerative disease called Niemann-Pick type C (NPC). The researchers observed a drug that has…
¿Por qué es todavía desconocida una enfermedad descubierta hace 127 años? No sólo eso, sino una enfermedad que afecta a 4 millones de personas en los Estados Unidos hoy! La…
From the perspective of a mother with a child who has a serious and rare medical condition, Pfeiffer syndrome. There are many reasons why the term “special needs” can have…
Imagine walking through the woods at night. You have no lantern and no flashlight—not even a match. The darkness is suffocating, and you’re terrified. But you keep blindly stumbling. It’s…
Now that the brutal and bruising 2016 Presidential Election is behind us and we’ve waded into the Trump era, maybe we can finally move past some of the most divisive…
Broadway Belts for Pulmonary Fibrosis is a yearly musical and comedy fundraiser to fight pulmonary fibrosis (PF). Created 7 years ago to honor the memory of Associated Press theater critic…
As a Registered Nurse, I think the main thing that I do is educate people. It can be the actual patient, the caregiver, and/or the family. Nurses spend most of…
Gorlin-Chaudhry-Moss, or GCM, is an inherited disorder that falls under the umbrella of craniofacial syndromes. While the fetus is in utero, premature closure between bones in the skull occurs, and that…
This week, WorldSymposia™ is having their 13th Annual WORLDSymposium in San Diego! The goal of the symposium is to help researchers build a better understanding around lysosomal disease diagnostics, areas that…
On January 8, 2017, a man with one of the most brilliant minds of our age celebrated his 75th birthday. This, by itself, wouldn't be particularly remarkable, however the celebrant…
One of the most frustrating aspects of living with a chronic or rare condition is the financial stress it places on patients and their families. Doctor’s visits and prescription drugs…
Después de ser diagnosticado con una enfermedad rara, a menudo hay un sinfín de preguntas que siguen: ¿Qué voy a hacer? ¿Qué es esta enfermedad? ¿Es curable? Y la pregunta…
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) causes unexpected swelling in the hands, feet, abdomen, and face. HAE can be fatal when the patient has a laryngeal attack, where swelling in the throat makes it impossible…
You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving. -Amy Carmichael Don't Forget-- It's also National Donor Day. Give one of the ultimate gifts of love this Valentine's…
I always love to read a heart-warming story. To me there is nothing greater than when family comes together during a hard time. That is exactly what two brothers did.…
The first medication to combat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) has recently been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. It is approved for use by children as well…
12-year-old Sarah Stone has had sickle cell anemia for as long as she can remember. She experiences a lot of pain, takes lots of medicines and has had many surgeries.…
Carcinoid tumors usually develop in the gastrointestinal tract or the lungs. Because they are very slow-growing, patients may remain symptom-free for a long period of time. While this is good,…
In the rare disease world, getting a correct diagnosis can be akin to playing the lottery. Symptoms often mimic other conditions, and many healthcare professionals have never seen a patient…
New therapies have increased the likelihood of a longer life with cystic fibrosis (CF). A few decades ago, it was not common for children diagnosed with CF to live past…
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