by CheckRare Staff | May 26, 2021
Antisynthetase syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the muscles and other parts of the body. Signs and symptoms can vary but may include myositis, polyarthritis, interstitial lung disease, thickening and cracking of the hands, and Raynaud phenomenon....
by CheckRare Staff | Mar 18, 2021
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare autoimmune disease often characterized by sporadic and repeated inflammatory flare ups that can impact the optic nerve and/or spinal cord. With each repeated attack, additional permanent neurological damage...
by CheckRare Staff | Dec 7, 2020
Acromegaly is a rare endocrine disorder caused by excess levels of growth hormone in the body. In most cases, the high growth hormone concentrations are the result of a benign tumor in the pituitary gland. In rare cases, acromegaly may be due to excess secretion of...
by CheckRare Staff | Nov 17, 2020
First described in 1965,[1] Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting roughly 500,000 people worldwide. Patients with Angelman syndrome generally experience developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, extensive speech impairment, issues with movement...
by CheckRare Staff | Sep 24, 2020
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic, progressive liver disease in which the bile ducts become inflamed and damaged. This leads to the buildup of bile, causing scarring, cirrhosis, and eventual liver failure. PBC is also considered an autoimmune disease in...
