A Myasthenia Gravis Health Story: Cate’s formula for remission despite life’s stress
Cate shares her experience of living with myasthenia gravis, and reveals how practicing mindfulness and gratitude have greatly improved both her mental health and daily life.
Rare Mom Health Story: Irritability - a Symptom of Being a Rare Caregiver
Caring for someone with a rare disease can tremendously impact our daily life and well-being. Annie Harper shares her mental health journey and the importance of finding the right support.
A Certified Caregiving Consultant’s Reflections on Journaling
Louisa Stringer, a certified caregiving consultant, shares the benefits of journaling for caregivers facing the uncertainties of rare disease.
Diagnosis and Symptoms of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)
Read about the ways doctors diagnose Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA) and some common symptoms.
What is Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)?
Most commonly asked questions about AIHA answered
Organization Spotlight: The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is a leader in the celebration of National DNA Day. Learn more about their mission and purpose.
Offering Community Care and Emotional Care to Rare Disease Families
The best way to understand how rare disease impacts patients and families is to listen. Dr. Susan Waisbren, a clinical psychologist, has seen this firsthand.
A personal approach to the development of new treatments in rare disease
Discover how forward-thinking researchers are designing clinical trials to accommodate people’s lives and needs, helping with clinical study participation and the development of much-needed treatments.
Navigating Adolescence with Rare Disease
We spoke with several teenagers and their parents about how they cope with different aspects of living with rare disease. Here are their best tips and advice.
Time Travel in the MRI Suite: A Journal Entry
In this journal entry, Laura Will shares her emotional experience in returning to the MRI suite where, in 2020, her family’s life ‘would never be the same.’
6 Tips to Help Fight Fatigue in Rare Disease
Many patients managing rare diseases and conditions will be familiar with fatigue. Though it might seem like a common annoyance, fatigue is a debilitating symptom that can sap physical energy and reduce mental clarity and alertness.
Organization Spotlight: ANGEL AID CARES
ANGEL AID supports rare families and offers relief services to caregivers through sustainable health and wellness training, transformative retreats, and a globally connective mother-to-mother network.
Beneath the Surface: How dermatologist Prince Adotama, MD, is changing the way we think about rare disease and our skin
When it comes to complex, rare diseases, most people don’t think “dermatology.” But they should, says Prince Adotama, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and faculty member at NYU. Dr. Adotama specializes in skin of color care and skin autoimmune disorders, including rare bullous disorders.
How to Manage Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
This article lists some of the ways that doctors treat Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, as well as some of the potential side effects.
Lindsay's Story: A Myasthenia Gravis Journey from Despair to Hope
My name is Lindsay Alpert and I am thirty-one years old. This is my journey and path to my diagnosis of a rare chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder, Myasthenia Gravis.
A Celebration of Three Extraordinary Black Women in Healthcare
Aside from celebrating Rare Disease Day, February also marks Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the inspiring accomplishments and sacrifices of African Americans throughout US history. We take this opportunity to highlight three influential Black Women, who have made extraordinary contributions to the health sciences.
Organization Spotlight: The Cure Mito Foundation
The Cure Mito Foundation is a volunteer-run foundation dedicated to advancing education and research for Leigh syndrome and mitochondrial disease.
New Way to Study the Mental Capabilities of Children Over 12 With PA or MMA
A recent study, involving children of ages 12 and older with PA or MMA, found an interesting approach in assessing individuals’ abilities to understand, think, and reason.
I Choose Rare
In wishing our rare community a happy Rare Disease Day, discover the empowerment and uniqueness that lies behind the word ‘rare,’ leading Laura Will to readily call herself a ‘rare mom.’
Living With Myasthenia Gravis: 10 Things to Know
MG is a chronic condition with symptoms that come and go. It can be severe, but it’s also a treatable condition. Here are 10 key insights for MG patients and their support networks.