The M4RD team were really happy to work with Findacure on The Student Voice Essay Competition once again. This annual competition is a great opportunity to engage the clinicians of the future in the field of rare diseases. It is always so encouraging to read the submitted essays which demonstrate the kind of open-minded approach that we feel is needed when caring for people with rare diseases.
The tragic death of Elliot reminds us that knowing about rare diseases doesn’t just improve the patient journey but it can save lives in emergency situations. Find out more about Elliot and urea cycle disorders.
Today is Acromegaly Awareness Day 2018 so take this opportunity to brush up on signs, symptoms and management of this rare disease with a video from Dan Jeffries
Our understanding about fibromuscular dysplasia is evolving. Find out more about this under-diagnosed and serious condition from Dr Tina Chrysochou, Consultant Nephrologist.
History, Examination, Investigation, Diagnosis…?
I must admit that, until recently, I hadn’t really given much thought to the issues surrounding rare diseases. When studying for exams, I dutifully learnt what I thought were all the steps in managing various conditions.
Dr Lucy McKay becomes the new (and first ever) Chief Executive Officer of Medics4RareDiseases.
Medics4RareDiseases are excited to announce the launch of their new research project: The M4RD Red Flags Survey. The purpose of the survey is to find out what different rare diseases have in common during the time before diagnosis, a period often called ‘the diagnostic odyssey’. We need all UK based patient groups to take part. Read more to find out how…
This week a brilliant campaign was launched to raise awareness of childhood dementia
VIDEO: Dan Jeffries, owner of two rare diseases and author of ‘Me, Myself & Eye’, interviewed M4RD Founder Lucy McKay. Watch the video to hear Dan’s interesting story of being diagnosed during an OSCE and to find out what M4RD is all about from the zebra’s mouth.