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…
On December 8, 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…
Unfortunately, life has not always been kind to Zahid Bashir and Sobia Qureshi. The couple lost two children to Pompe disease, a rare genetic disease caused by GAA gene mutations.…
At 45 years old, Tiffany Wedekind has embodied a sense of gratitude. Each day, she wakes up happy to be alive – and aims to bring that happiness to others.…
WA State Rare Chronic Illness Support Group A supportive group for WA state residents living with rare health challenges facilitated by Carrie Pope, MSW, LICSW 2nd Friday of each month,…
Week 13 of the NFL marks the onset of “My Cause My Cleats,” an annual initiative that empowers players to reveal and share their passions beyond the game. This year…
Web-Based Rare Chronic Illness Support Group A peer support group for those living with rare health challenges led by Kerry Heckman, MSW, LICSW 1st Tuesday of each month, 4-5pm PST…
In 2002, three-year-old Collin Johnson underwent a tonsillectomy. Just a couple of days later, after Collin woke up from a nap, Stormy noticed a large pool of blood on the…
When Erika Vandenberg learned that her daughter Aubrey had a rare genetic disorder called SLC6A1, her first two reactions were fear and relief. Relief because they finally had a name…
The XV International Conference on Rare Diseases-D'Genes was streamed in sixteen countries in April 2022. Juan Carrión, D’Genes President, announced that the theme for 2022 is Equity and Rights…
Newborn screening is a public health program in which infants are screened for various metabolic, genetic, and developmental disorders shortly after birth. Through newborn screening, doctors may identify potential disorders…
Currently, there are a number of therapies which can be used to treat individuals with dermatomyositis: corticosteroids, immunosuppressive agents, intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). Typically, corticosteroids are considered a first-line treatment,…
Prior to joining the Marine Corps, Jane Shepard was, for all intents and purposes, fairly healthy. However, after becoming stationed at Camp Lejeune in 1984, Jane’s health spiraled. She often…
The Cambridge Rare Disease Network presents RARE Fest 2022 Engage.Educate.Empower. November 25-26, 2022 WE’RE BACK IN PERSON FOR RAREFEST22!! For the experts and the curious of all ages. For everyone.…
People within the rare disease community face many barriers in regard to the diagnostic process. It can take years to receive an accurate diagnosis. Paired with medical costs and…
I love Thanksgiving! It's a great time to catch up with friends and family. The one drawback is my diet is strictly controlled due to my rare disease, so at…
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of medicine that reduce the amount of stomach acid production. They are commonly known for their use in acid-related disorders, such as gastroesophageal…
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…
On November 15, 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…
The American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) held its annual Liver Meeting from November 4-7, 2022 in Washington, D.C. During the meeting, Mirum Pharmaceuticals shared two late-breaker…
Annie and Peter McKenzie describe their seven-year-old son Patterson as having a “heart of gold.” Patterson is bright, funny, happy, and empathetic. Despite his insistence that he is not a…
From October 7-11, 2022, the AAPNational Conference & Exhibition offered insight into clinical practices, trends, and other important information within the pediatrics specialty. According to Contemporary Pediatrics, the Family Heart…
The current standard-of-care for Fabry disease is called enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). According to Fabry Disease News, researchers have been working to evaluate an experimental ERT for patients called ISU303.…
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited form of very high cholesterol. Early treatment is needed for those living with FH to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart…
More rare conditions are discovered as we learn more about the human body and genetics. For example, shares an article in Medical XPress, a research team from the University of…
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