How Know Rare is Celebrating Pride Month
June is Pride Month, and at Know Rare, we are committed to celebrating the rich diversity within the rare disease community.
Know Rare Connect: Living With Myositis
Journalist Lindsay Guentzel describes navigating a diagnostic odyssey and how she manages day-to-day life with myositis in an impactful webinar.
Embracing Risks: How Taking Chances Enhances Life with a Rare Disease
When you live with a rare disease, the joyful experiences risks can bring are all the more valuable.
Mark Your Calendar for TSF's Atlanta Patient Day
This summer, NMOSD and MOGAD patients, caregivers, clinicians, nurses, researchers, and advocates are invited to join The Sumaira Foundation at Emory for TSF's Atlanta Patient Day.
Celebrating International Clinical Trials Day
Why clinical trials are so important for the rare disease community.
The Surprising Link Between Exercise and Myositis
How physical activity impacts this rare condition—and why you need to know about it.
On Family, Fortitude, and Forces of Nature
Know Rare writer Gina DeMillo Wagner’s new memoir, Forces of Nature explores powerful themes related to caregiving and rare disease.
Lindsay’s Story: What It’s Like to Live with Myositis
Journalist Lindsay Guentzel offers an inside look at life with the rare muscular condition.
May Is Myositis Awareness Month
This May, Know Rare is shining a light on myositis, a group of rare autoimmune muscle diseases that can have profound effects on daily life. This is an important time for the myositis community and the rare disease community at large: a time to share stories from those living with the condition, share more information about the current state and future of the disease, and advocate for better treatments that will ultimately enhance the quality of life for those impacted by it. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or advocate, join us in raising awareness and supporting those affected by myositis.
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.