Mixed connective tissue disease
Synonyms: MCTD | Sharp syndrome
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a rare connective tissue disorder combining clinical features of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) systemic sclerosis (SSc) polymyositis (PM) (see these terms) and/or rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
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Advocacy Organizations
Breathe Support Network
MISSION STATEMENT The Breathe Support Networks mission is to provide support and education for pulmonary fibrosis patients and their families, helping them to better #LIVEwithPF. This includes, but is not limited to: - education about pulmonary fibrosis - guiding patients and families on how to talk to their healthcare team - providing tips to live a healthier more productive life - providing information about other pulmonary fibrosis resources
COMBINEDBrain Inc
COMBINEDBrain is a consortium for outcome measures and biomarkers for neurodevelopmental disorders. We are collaborating to cure rare, non-verbal brain disorders.
Help Hope Live
Help Hope Live assists individuals living with catastrophic injuries and illnesses to fundraise toward their medical expenses and related costs.
International Foundation for Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis
We are leaders in advancing education, advocacy, and research for those impacted by autoimmune and autoinflammatory arthritis (AiArthritis) diseases through peer-led guidance, collaboration, and resources that are driven by patient-identified issues and patient-infused solutions.
Moonshots for Unicorns
Curing single-gene disorders
Project CASK
To fund research for treatment and/or a cure for CASK Gene Disorder
Resilient Parent Consulting
Resilient Parent Consulting offers compassionate support and practical guidance to caregivers of children with specialized medical needs. Through a social-emotional lens and psychoeducation, we empower parents with effective strategies to reclaim balance and foster resilience within the family, guiding them to discover their new normal, navigate intricacies, find clarity, and cultivate strength.
Clinical Trials
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