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Why Rare Disease Patients Should Join Clinical Trials

For some rare disease patients and their families, their medical condition may not have a cure or proper treatment plan. The uncertainty...

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Gene Therapy for Rare Disease Patients

It can be difficult for many rare disease patients and their families to understand their diagnosis or how it can be treated. While there...

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How to be a Patient Advocate for Rare Disease Patients

Have a family member, friend, co-worker, or classmate dealing with a rare disease? Do you feel the need to advocate more for their...

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Best Hospitals & Clinics for Rare Disease Patients

One of the most challenging issues that rare disease patients and their families struggle to overcome is finding an accomodating...

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How to Cope with a Rare Disease

Whether you've recently been diagnosed with a rare disease or have known your diagnosis for years, dealing with a rare and sometimes...

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The Association Between Mental Health and Rare Disease

The issues you take on as a rare disease patient can take a toll on your mental health. Dealing with a rare disease, which often has no...

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Why Sickle Cell Anemia Affects African Americans More Than Any Other Ethnicity

According to NORD, approximately 1 in 10 Americans suffers from a rare disease. Within this population, there are several types of rare...

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How the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition advocates for Minority Rare Disease Patients

Often, many minority disease patients deal with health inequity regarding their healthcare accessibility and treatment. Fortunately, the...

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How to deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as a Rare Disease Patient

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected almost every aspect of our lives, such as our health, work, school,...