TOPIC: Patients & Members
In 1992, Antje Hjerpe was diagnosed with a rare blood disease known as “essential thrombocythemia” or ET. A review of previous lab records showed that she had been living with this disease for at least six years prior to diagnosis. (more…)
TOPIC: Featured News, Medical, Patients & Members, Research, Advocacy, Industry
On behalf of the millions of Americans who have diseases with little or no treatment, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has submitted a seven-step plan to the 21st Century Cures Initiative outlining ways to improve the discovery, development, and delivery of medical treatments in the U.S. Read More
TOPIC: Patients & Members, Research
June 10th was an emotional – but very educational – day for everyone who attended the Food and Drug Administration’s public meeting on Patient-Focused Drug Development for Inborn Errors of Metabolism. (more…)
TOPIC: Medical, Patients & Members, Research
Biologic therapies have been lifesaving and life changing for the patients we represent – more than 30 million Americans with more than 7,000 rare diseases. Literally, hundreds of thousands of rare disease patients have found their lives bettered by biologics and we are collectively grateful to the innovators and companies that have made this possible. Read More
TOPIC: Advocacy
National Organization for Rare Disorders Submits Comments in Response to Congressional 21st Century Cures Initiative “Call to Action”
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has submitted comments to the Congressional 21st Century Cures initiative outlining nine steps to promote the development of treatments and cures for the 30 million Americans with rare diseases. Read More
