Omenn syndrome
Synonyms: Combined immunodeficiency with hypereosinophilia
Omenn syndrome (OS) is an inflammatory condition characterized by erythroderma desquamation alopecia chronic diarrhea failure to thrive lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly associated with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID; see this term).
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Advocacy Organizations
Accessia Health Foundation
Accessia Health pioneered the patient assistance model for people living with chronic medical conditions. We provide financial assistance to pay for prescriptions, medical treatments and expenses, travel and insurance premiums. Our program services include healthcare education, specialized legal services, and case management. We’re leveraging our three decades of our entrepreneurial spirit to expand patient assistance support to serve today’s healthcare consumers. Serving diverse populations is our #1 goal and we seek partners who share our belief that all people deserve to have access to healthcare. Over $1.1 billion has been distributed to patients throughout the country, helping them navigate their way through the complexities of the healthcare system. You can help us do even more.
Care-for-Rare America Inc
To establish a global alliance in order to identify the genetic causes of rare diseases and develop effective treatments, following a three-stage approach: recognize, understand, cure.
Help Hope Live
Help Hope Live assists individuals living with catastrophic injuries and illnesses to fundraise toward their medical expenses and related costs.
Immune Deficiency Foundation
To improve the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life of people affected by primary immunodeficiency.
SCID Angels For Life Foundation
SCID Angels for Life is committed to increasing awareness, providing a safe environment for families to connect, granting family scholarships, promoting research, and providing parent and family education for those affected by Severe Combined Immune Deficiency. SCID Angels believes that through our advocacy and support we can empower every patient to strive for the highest possible quality of life
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
Ukrainian Association of Pediatric Immunology
Development of pediatric and clinical immunology in Ukraine. Raising awareness of inborn errors of immunity in Ukraine and rare immune diseases; Advocacy campaigns supporting patients with rare immune diseases and their treatment plans; Scientific research; Sharing knowledge about immunoprophylaxis; Advocacy campaigns supporting immunoprophylaxis.
Clinical Trials
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