Even though there are 7,000 known rare conditions, many of the 300 million affected patients around the globe feel alone. RareShare was founded in 2008 to give these people and their loved ones a sense of community; a place to sympathize, celebrate, and share their experiences and expertise, together.
RareShare is built on a premise that sharing information is good, especially when it comes to information about rare diseases. The more you share the more you have an opportunity to help others whose lives have been touched by rare disease. By joining our community of support and sharing information about your experience, you will help others, including researchers, better understand your disease. Please keep in mind that the content and extent to which you share is ultimately your choice and responsibility.
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Publication date: 11 Feb 2022
Community: Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker Types
Publication date: 5 Feb 2022
Serving the Amish and Mennonite communities in Central Pennsylvania, the Clinic for Special Children provides counseling and healthcare for rare disorders affecting the local population. In doing so, it has become a recognized leader in the treatment and scientific understanding of conditions such as Maple Syrup Urine Disease. Listen to an in-depth, fascinating story of the clinic, its goals, accomplishments and challenges as told by current staff members. You'll almost certainly agree that it is truly a special place!
Publication date: 4 Jan 2022
Community: Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker Types
Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients may qualify for the LELANTOS I study.
Publication date: 3 Nov 2021
Artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases. Taken as a whole, the number of rare diseases, their diverse characteristics and complex causes comprise an ever expanding data set that will require computational help to decipher. An estimated 40% of rare disorders are misdiagnosed at the outset, leading to incorrect management and treatment delays.
As rare conditions are frequently first noticed in young children, the consequences of misdiagnosis and delayed treatment can profoundly impact disease severity over a lifetime.
Publication date: 18 Jun 2021
In response to requests, RareShare has recently added new disease communities for GNB-5 Disorder (guanine nucleotide-binding protein), Glycogen Storage Disease Type 7 and Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). Those with an interest in these disorders, as patients, family members, caregivers, physicians and researchers are encouraged to join the communities and start a discussion with others having a similar interest. If there is a rare disorder for which we currently do not have a community, let us know and we can start one for you.
Publication date: 27 May 2021
May 2021 Newsletter
Publication date: 13 May 2021
Community: Hunter Syndrome
Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a collection of rare genetic diseases characterized by a deficiency in an enzyme involved in the breakdown of certain long chain sugar molecules. The accumulation of these molecules over time produces symptoms typically appearing in early childhood and progressing to organ failure and reduced life expectancy. There are 7 known types of MPS. MPS II or Hunter Syndrome affects about 1:162,000 babies. May 15th is MPS Awareness Day. Learn more about MPS by following the links below.
Publication date: 12 Mar 2021
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Publication date: 3 Mar 2021
Rare Disease Day is observed on the last day of February every year. It reminds us of the challenges faced by rare disease patients everyday worldwide and inspires us to redouble our efforts to make their lives better.
Publication date: 27 Feb 2021
Mediaplanet UK/Ireland invites you to access a collection of stories about rare disease challenges, treatment and care as part of its Rare Disease Day campaign. The need for better therapeutics is critically important, as stated by Jayne Spink of the Genetic Alliance UK, "Less than 5% of the more than 6,000 rare diseases currently have an available medicine." To read more, follow the online link referenced below on or after March 1.
Publication date: 20 Feb 2021
The Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) Foundation is asking those interested in rare diseases to support the HEART (Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments) Act by petitioning their U.S. Congressional representatives. The bill is designed to ensure that rare disease experts and patients are involved in the drug review process for rare disease therapeutics.
Publication date: 15 Feb 2021
Every rare disease patient or family has an unique story to tell about coping with challenges for a condition that few have heard about. Share yours in a Rare Genomics Institutes blog commemorating Rare Disease Day.
Publication date: 11 Dec 2020
Most rare diseases are “pre-existing” conditions. Depending upon where you live and your financial circumstances, this may disqualify you from health insurance benefits and continuous medical treatment. At face value, this is an absurdity. Many diseases, not just rare ones, manifest themselves over years. This includes cancer, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, allergies to name a few. Initiating treatment of such diseases at their most acute symptomatic phase is often too late and ignores the fact that preventative measures could have been taken.
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