Narcolepsy, often thought to be a sleep disorder, is in fact a pervasive neurologic disorder with a genetic origin that
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Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the thyroid, the gland responsible for producing hormones that
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Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis or ADEM is a rare disorder that involves extensive swelling in the brain and spinal cord. It
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Mast cells are white blood cells that are activated when the immune system has to fight against a virus or
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a rare disease that affects the bile ducts of the liver. Normally, when the liver cells
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Erythromelalgia is a rare condition that involves flare ups or episodes of symptoms like redness, intense pain, swelling, and burning
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Fabry is a rare hereditary condition that involves a mutation in the gene called α-galactosidase A (α-Gal A) which enables
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Endometriosis is a condition wherein endometrial tissue—the tissue found inside the uterus—grows outside the uterus, usually in the pelvic area
Read MoreBen’s Friends student interns from the University of Toronto (UofT) organized a seminar titled “An Exploration into Rare Neurological Disorders”
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We did It! Ten Ben’s Friends members traveled for more than 500 miles on foot and afloat to raise awareness
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