Spotlight on Member Blogs is a monthly feature to highlight some of our partners in the health and advocacy blogosphere.
The American Autoimmune Related Disease Association started a blog late last year to highlight recent research and treatments for autoimmune diseases. Earlier this month, a post announcing a new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis gave background to the disease and its impact on 1.3 million Americans.
We at AARDA are pleased with the FDA’s approval of this new drug as it offers a promising new option available to those suffering from this debilitating autoimmune disease, especially those who have failed other forms of treatment. Of the more than 80 autoimmune diseases, RA is one of the most common and one of the more difficult autoimmune rheumatic diseases to control.
Hopes and Cures is a blog run by Biotechnology Industry Organization with a focus on biomedical research leading to cures for life-threatening illnesses. In addition to entries related to biotechnology policy, a recent post recommends a recent PBS program on the diagnosis of rare diseases. Free DVDs of the series are available from the Children’s Rare Disease Network.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Blog shares research published by LLS-funded scientists and offers a direct phone line to “information specialists” who can tell you more about the findings.
Research!America recently welcomed the Chicago Council on Science and Technology as a member. They publish Cyberside Chat, a blog which seeks feedback on the organization’s local science-focused events. According to a recent post, additional multimedia content from events is available to members.