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Posted on 9. July 2015
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A Look Back at the IDF National Conference

Immune Deficiency Foundation’s (IDF) National Conference helps patients and their families through education and research, while providing them with a wonderful social setting to interact with one another, physicians and sponsors [More]
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Posted on 24. June 2015
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The Road to New Orleans

The Immune Deficiency Foundation is hosting its annual national patient conference in New Orleans June 25-27. The conference will feature educational and social opportunities for patients and their families to further their knowledge about primary immune diseases. [More]
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Posted on 21. May 2015
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PI Parents: We’re No Different

Parents aren’t normal people when it comes to taking care of their children; all common sense flies out of the window, especially with children who are diagnosed with a primary immune deficiency (PI) [More]
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Posted on 19. March 2015
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Popcorn Tuesdays

Blogger April McGowan used to dread infusion night, until she found a way to turn it into a family night, complete with snacks! [More]
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Posted on 5. March 2015
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Caregiving for the Caregiver

Patient Advocate Abbie Cornett was used to her role as a patient with her husband acting as caregiver. Then, recently, her husband became ill and their roles suddenly reversed [More]
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Posted on 19. February 2015
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What to Expect During a Complete Neurological Exam and Workup

Symptoms of neuropathy depend on both the type of nerves affected and the mechanism that causes damage to the nerves. Here is a handy checklist to discuss with your neurologist during an exam and workup [More]
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Posted on 5. February 2015
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Is an Infusion Port Right for You?

Getting an infusion port can make IG treatment easier, but the decision comes with risks. IG Living Patient Advocate Abbie Cornett shares her story [More]
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Posted on 22. January 2015
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Weaning IVIG Therapy for CIDP

Weaning patients with CIDP off IVIG therapy begins with assessing the odds that there will be a relapse if the dose is lowered, but several other factors must be considered. Michelle Greer, RN, MBA, explains [More]
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Posted on 7. November 2013
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And So it Begins

Rebecca Zook had already been living with chronic illness for years when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Awaiting her mastectomy, she noticed how differently people responded to her illness this time around. [More]
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Posted on 31. October 2013
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A Good Deed Never Goes Unrewarded

It’s easy to get so caught up in our own challenges that we forget to look around and see others who are hurting. Extending a helping hand can make all the difference, and it blesses the giver and the recipient. [More]
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Posted on 24. October 2013
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Role Reversal: My Journey from Caregiver to Patient

When an unexpected diagnosis turned the tables, this blogger found herself on the receiving end of caregiving - with surprising results. [More]
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Posted on 17. October 2013
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Don't I Know You From Somewhere?

Social media can be fun, oddly addictive and on occasion, helpful. It can also open the door to a whole slew of relationships that may or may not be a welcome addition to your life. [More]
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Posted on 9. October 2013
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Coping With Loss

Now and again, loss enters our lives subtly, but more often than not, it arrives like a smack in the face, and it can be a challenge to cope. [More]
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Posted on 3. October 2013
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Update: Disneyland No Longer Issuing Disabled Passes

As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end.” And this time, that saying rings true for the Disneyland disabled pass. Sadly, it is no longer. What’s your take on this controversy? [More]
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Posted on 26. September 2013
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Be the Change

Our third-place essay contest winner Nicole Bolger describes how blogging helped her give voice to her experiences as her husband’s caregiver. [More]
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Posted on 19. September 2013
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Essay Contest 2nd Place - I am a Patient

As she works toward her doctorate in nursing, our second place essay contest winner reflects on the lessons she learned after being diagnosed with a chronic illness just days after her 11th birthday. [More]
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