NORD is thrilled that so many individuals, organizations, companies, schools, medical centers, government agencies and global partners are joining together to raise awareness for rare diseases today! The day has…
Tiny proteins that have a big impact The Challenge Maintaining a perfect cellular water balance is crucial for our bodies to function as they should. That’s the job of tiny…
If you’ve been hungry lately for some soul-charging inspiration — or for a cookbook by a true Master Chef — I highly recommend Christine Ha’s Recipes from My Home Kitchen…
A fundraiser founded by a Coquitlam mother “out of frustration and distress” will continue for the second year at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park on Sunday. Nancy Reimer said she…
Christine Ha, winner of “MasterChef” Season 3 also known as The Blind Cook is an honored recipient of the 2014 Helen Keller Achievement Award. Event Details Date: Tuesday, June 17th 2014 Time: Cocktail Reception…
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has announced the recipients of its prestigious Helen Keller Achievement Awards that will be held in New York City on June 17th. The…
By: MICHELE G. SULLIVAN, Clinical Neurology News Digital Network PHILADELPHIA – A proposed revision of the neuromyelitis optica diagnostic criteria takes into account newly appreciated variations in how the disease…
Below are a collection of smartphone apps that may help with the management of NMO symptoms. These applications may be useful for patients and/or caregivers by giving them the ability…
Staying fit and healthy is an important factor in dealing with Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO). While it may be difficult at times considering the symptoms of NMO, maintaining a fitness regimen…
Neuromyelitis Optica is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells, most commonly in the optic nerves and spinal cords. Due to these attacks…
By BIANCA LONDON FOR MAILONLINE Most women rely on a mirror and an avid eye to apply make-up with precision. But for one beauty blogger, who lost her eyesight in…
