The Underappreciated Art of Slowing Down
Author Chris Anselmo explains why being mindful of your pace can have major benefits for your health and well-being, and offers some tips to help.
Why 2024 Is Already an Encouraging Year for the Rare Disease Community
Recent headlines in research and advocacy show promising news for the treatment of rare diseases.
Organization Spotlight: The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF)
The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF) is a patient-founded and patient-driven, international nonprofit organization with a simple but compelling vision and mission: to have a world without WM (Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia) and to support and educate everyone affected by Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (WM) while advancing the search for a cure.
Defining the Disease: The MOG Project
Many people living with rare disease describe life in terms of before and after: Before a diagnosis, they experience frustration, confusion, and exhaustion as they see various doctors and try to make sense of their symptoms. After a diagnosis, they may experience waves of relief mixed with a determination to find treatments – and often, grief about the impacts of the disease on their lives. No one understands how it feels to step across that invisible before-and-after line better than Julia Lefelar, Executive Director and Co-founder of the MOG Project.
Organization Spotlight: The MOG Project
The MOG Project is devoted to raising awareness about MOG Antibody Disease (MOGAD), as well as educating doctors, patients, and caregivers and also advancing research through expert collaboration and fundraising for our Research for Rare program.
How is Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS) Different from Myasthenia Gravis (MG)?
All about Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes at a glance
What You Need to Know about CMS and Clinical Trials
Get essential information about congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS) and why clinical trials are a crucial element in the path towards better treatment for the condition.
Needle Phobia in Children: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How to Help
Get the basics on needle anxiety, one of the top medical fears among children, and discover tips to manage it.
The Link Between Oral Wellness and Your Overall Health
On World Oral Health Day (March 20), we’re taking a closer look at what your oral health can tell you about your well-being.
All Good Things
Author Erin Paterson talks about Huntington’s Disease, family planning, and the healing power of sharing your story.
What to Know About Observational Studies — and Why They May Be Right for You
Breaking down the differences between observational studies and clinical studies for drug research.
Visiting the Disease: Orit’s Story
Orit recently joined the Know Rare business development team with the goal of helping other caregivers and patients learn more about how to engage with clinical studies and other opportunities for support. Here’s how she is reframing attitudes towards life with a rare condition.
Organization Spotlight: Trial Equity
Spotlight on Trial Equity, an organization whose mission is to address the underrepresentation of diverse populations in clinical trials, ultimately advancing health equity.
National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association Hosts First of Its Kind Drug Development Meeting for GM2
The National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association (NTSAD), leader in the worldwide fight to treat and cure Tay-Sachs, Canavan, GM1 and Sandhoff diseases, is hosting the first-ever, ExternallyLed Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting for GM2 gangliosidoses (Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases) on Thursday, February 15, 2024.
Five Empowering Ways to Mark Rare Disease Month
As we step into Rare Disease Month this February, it's an opportune time to celebrate resilience, foster connection, and empower ourselves within the rare disease community.
Embrace the Ask: How to Seek The Support You Need
In his last post, author Chris Anselmo explored why it’s so hard to ask for help. Now, he shares his tips for how to do it with confidence.
Teens, Substance Use, and Rare Disease
An expert on adolescent health shares tips for families navigating substance use concerns alongside rare disease.
Rare Disease News Roundup
As we head into 2024, we’ve taken a moment to look back at some of the latest headlines in rare disease from the last year.
Why Is It So Hard to Ask for Help?
Hello, Adversity author Chris Anselmo delves into the common obstacles that make seeking help challenging, particularly for many people living with rare disease, and the transformative power of overcoming those mental blocks.
Edgewise Therapeutics: New Treatments for Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Edgewise’s investigational drug is a pioneering treatment for Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies.