Epilepsy Treatments in Rett Syndrome
The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) invites you to this live RettEd session with a goal of educating families on an approach to the treatment of epilepsy in Rett syndrome
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Events
Welcome to our Events Calendar! Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in the rare disease community in Canada and beyond. From webinar and conferences to workshops and other events, our calendar is your one-stop destination for all rare disease-related happenings. Explore upcoming events, mark your calendar, and join as we work together to make a difference in the lives of those affected by rare diseases.
Watch our walkthrough videos in English and French for guidance navigating the calendar HERE.
Webinars
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L4L Session: Sickle Cell Disease and Complications including Stroke
The SCAGO is excited to announce the October Learning for Life session “Sickle Cell Disease and Complications including Stroke” slated for Sat. October 26th! Attendees will leave the session with a rich knowledge of how to prevent complications of Sickle Cell Disease and improve their health outcomes.
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FSHD Clinical Updates
Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) and the Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada (NMD4C) are pleased to invite you to a webinar on FSHD clinical updates. This webinar is for Canadian clinicians, academics, researchers, and trainees with an interest in neuromuscular disease. NMD4C and MDC are providing organizational and technical support. This is an independent clinical/academic webinar […]
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Diagnostic approach to childhood-onset chorea’ by Juan Darío Ortigoza-Escobar
Educational webinars on rare neurological, neuromuscular and movement disorders jointly organized by the European Reference Networks for Rare Neurological Diseases (ERN-RND) and Neuromuscular Diseases (ERN-EuroNMD) and the European Academy of Neurology (EAN).
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Measuring the Value of Genomics in Healthcare
This virtual workshop will focus on exchanging strategies, tools and experience in measuring the value of genomic testing in healthcare. Demonstrating value is key in informing health technology assessments (HTAs), clinical practice and policy decisions and yet standardized outcome measures and frameworks are still in their infancy. The task of demonstrating value is further complicated […]
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Understanding Your Lab Results
Making sense of your lab tests involves more than just knowing why the test is done. It’s also important to understand what the results mean and what can affect the results. Join the webinar to better understand how your results affect your treatment and help you to manage your MDS, AA or PNH.
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Neuroinclusion at Work: Six Principles for Inclusion
In this presentation, facilitators will walk attendees through Six Principles that promote more supportive and, ultimately, successful work environments. In addition to explaining the basic concepts of each principle, attendees will receive practical, actionable ideas and strategies to apply the principles in your own workplace.
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‘DBS in Dystonia – the network perspective’ by Juho Joutsa
Educational webinars on rare neurological, neuromuscular and movement disorders jointly organized by the European Reference Networks for Rare Neurological Diseases (ERN-RND) and Neuromuscular Diseases (ERN-EuroNMD) and the European Academy of Neurology (EAN).
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The impact of rare conditions on self-identity
Living with a rare condition can significantly impact a person’s identity, as they may struggle to separate who they are from their condition. This internal conflict is often intensified during formative years, affecting self-perception and even sexuality. The stigma and discrimination associated with rare diseases, especially genetic ones, add further challenges. Carriers of genetic conditions […]
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