by Beacon | Blog, Patient stories, Rare disease world
This week’s blog is written by Rhys Holmes, who you may know from Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases 2022! Rhys was diagnosed with the rare neurodegenerative disease superficial siderosis. He joined us at #DrugRepo22 to share his rare journey about losing his hearing and how an off-label drug, deferiprone, has improved his quality of life. Rhys summarises his experience at our Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases conference!
by Beacon | Blog, Patient stories, Rare disease world
In honour of World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2022, Rare Patient Voice helped to launch “Beyond Limits: Rare Men Talking Mental Health,” a new short film from our rare disease patient/advocate David Ross! Watch his film now!
by Beacon | Blog, News, Rare disease world
The drug repurposing landscape is changing and so is our Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases Conference 2022! Learn how now.
by Beacon | Rare disease world
This week’s blog was written by the wonderful Victoria Arreola, Founder and CEO of Strong and Rare Parenting. Victoria shares her personal Strong and Rare journey, how she took civic action, why she created her podcast and more. She leaves with a vital message that deserves your attention. Read now.
by Beacon | Rare disease world
Dr. Álvaro Acosta-Serrano’s research team at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is working to reduce mosquito populations using nitisinone! Learn more.
by Beacon | Blog, Rare disease world
Discover the Shine a Light on XLH Virtual Exhibition to see how Kyowa Kirin is raising awareness of the impact X-linked Hypophosphataemia (XLH) can have on all aspects of one’s life. Learn more and view the exhibition!