Posts Tagged ‘Histiocytosis’
Malignant Histiocytosis – Ultra rare disease among rare diseases
In March, we focused on Malignant Histiocytosis (MH), to learn more about this rarer form of histio. First, we sat down with Dr. Karen Rech and Dr. Aishu Ravindran to…
Read More32nd Annual Nikolas Symposium (Greek Histiocytosis Meeting)
In mid-May, I had the opportunity to once again attend the 32nd Annual Nikolas Symposium hosted by the Kontoyannis family and the Artemis Foundation (Histio Hellas) in Greece. The Nikolas…
Read MoreEpisode 065- AVP-Deficiency Explained Understanding and Managing a Rare Condition
In this episode Kathy talks with Pat Gildroy, lead administrator of the Facebook Group, “Got Arginine VasoPressin Deficiency?” about the resources, symptoms, tests, and the patient experience for those living…
Read MorePatient Centered – Rare Disease Led
The Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)’s federally mandated Rare Disease Advisory Panel (RDAP) has been an incredible opportunity. For the last three (3) years I have served on the…
Read MoreRareness Creating Awareness – Rare Disease Day 2024 Recap
This Rare Disease Day was the rarest of all. It was on one that fell on a Leap Day. Given this occasion, we went all out for Rare Disease Day…
Read MoreSetting A Course for the Future – The Histiocytic Disorders Workshop
On February 1st and 2nd of this year, approximately 70 healthcare providers and patient advocates came together at St. Jude Children’s Hospital to brainstorm solutions to gaps and challenges for…
Read More2023 Histiocytosis Association Research Grant Recipients
Since 1992, because of your generosity and dedication, the Histiocytosis Association has granted over $7.5 million for research projects in 14 countries – that’s 211 projects, 7 clinical trials and…
Read MoreFrom Greece, with Research: 39th Annual Histiocyte Society Meeting
Every year, the Histiocyte Society, a partner organization of ours, meets in a new location to share research and celebrate the achievements many researchers have made throughout the year in…
Read MoreGlobal Growth in Histiocytosis Patient Advocacy and Research
Me and a few members of our staff returned from the 39th Annual Histiocyte Society Meeting in Athens, Greece a few weeks ago and now that we’ve unpacked our suitcases…
Read MoreRare Disease Advisory Panel – PCORI Fall Meetings
The Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent, nonprofit research organization that seeks to empower patients and others with actionable information about their health and healthcare choices. They…
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