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Sep 29, 2016, 3:06 PM
Podcast Interview with Dr. Fran Kendall from VMP Genetics on Mitochondria Disease at AustimOne conference.
Jun 1, 2016, 1:46 PM
Dr Fran Kendall writes the book on Mitochondrial Disease, at least in a medical textbook.
Apr 14, 2016, 1:17 AM
Where are we one year later in both Georgia, other states, and on a federal level regarding the use of medical cannabis, CBD and Low THC Oil?
Mar 11, 2016, 3:20 AM
Mitochondrial disease is an umbrella heading that encompasses a number of well described subtypes including MELAS and MERRF.
Feb 5, 2016, 3:33 AM
This week, the mitochondrial and rare disease community suffered a significant blow with the airing of a NBC Chicago Med episode that referred to mitochondrial disease, a scientifically recognized diagnosis effecting thousands of individuals leading to severe morbidity and mortality for affected patients, a waste basket disease.
Jan 18, 2016, 3:36 AM
Rare disease experts are far rarer than the patients they care for and number in the dozens. A previous blog addressed a variety of reasons why the community of physicians is diminishing quickly.
Dec 18, 2015, 3:38 AM
As the year comes to an end in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season, I decided to take a few moments to share some thoughts with the general rare disease community about facing a life more complex than others.
Nov 20, 2015, 2:43 PM
"children with ASD and mitochondrial disease typically do better once mitochondrial disease precautions and management are put into place leading to improved quality of life and functionality."