Rare ParentingJul 104 minCaregiversDoes Your Child Need Genetic Testing?While you might think your child is only at risk of a genetic disease if a certain condition runs in the family...
Rare ParentingJun 253 minRare DiseaseTethered Spinal Cord Syndrome and Surgery: What Parents Need to KnowA tethered spinal cord (or tethered spinal cord syndrome) is a developmental abnormality that occurs in about 2 of every 1,000 births...
Bret KoncakMay 144 minIndustry ExpertsIs 'Patient-Centered' enough for medically complex patients & families participating in clinical trials or new treatments?When we ask patients or caregivers to do more, do they see a substantial return on their time investment?
Rare ParentingMar 194 minCaregiversWhat is a Child Life Specialist in the Hospital?Parents of children with medical conditions or complex needs are usually familiar with an array of hospital staff, including doctors...
Rare ParentingJan 195 minCaregiversUndiagnosed Children: What to Do NextParents of children with rare diseases may spend years tracking down effective treatments as they manage symptoms...
Brady CrandallSep 53 minFrom Isolated Dad to Connected Founder: How Community Shaped My Journey with HIE and Youth CrewsWhen our daughter was born with HIE (Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy), it felt like our worldhad shrunk to the size of a hospital room.