Rare Diseases
News from the FDA/CDC
West Nile virus accounted for 95% of domestic arboviral disease in 2015
The CDC reports that West Nile virus was the most common cause of domestically acquired arboviral disease in 2015.
From the Journals
New histopathologic marker may aid dermatomyositis diagnosis
The detection of sarcoplasmic myxovirus resistance A expression in immunohistochemical analysis of muscle biopsy in patients suspected of having...
News from NORD
AWaRDS Study Examines Services for Adults With Rare Disorders
News from NORD
Join Others Around the World in Observing Rare Disease Day
News from NORD
Spinal CSF Leak Foundation Publishes Resources for Medical Professionals and Patients
News from NORD
NORD Report Shows Majority of States Fall Short on Reducing Burden of Living With a Rare Disease
News from the FDA/CDC
First drug for spinal muscular atrophy approved
The antisense oligonucleotide drug nusinersen is the first therapy approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat children and adults...
News from NORD
Nominate a Patient or Colleague for a NORD Rare Impact Award
Conference Coverage
Recognizing Congenital Zika Syndrome
VANCOUVER—Infants infected with Zika virus in utero may develop a syndrome characterized by brain volume loss, intracerebral calcifications, and...
Conference Coverage
First visit for tuberous sclerosis complex comes months before diagnosis
HOUSTON – Many patients who eventually receive a diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis complex present with related complaints for months, or even years...
Conference Coverage
MRI useful to distinguish between PACNS and neurosarcoidosis
WASHINGTON - MRI can help to differentiate between neurosarcoidosis and primary angiitis of the central nervous system, according to a single-...