Rare Disease Day 2020

Rare Disease Day 2020

CALLING ALL ADVOCATES! February 29, 2020, will be the 30th International Rare Disease Day coordinated by EURORDIS. On and around this day, hundreds of patient organizations from countries and regions all over the world will hold awareness-raising...
What is the ECD Patient Registry?

What is the ECD Patient Registry?

Are you a part of the ECD Patient Registry? Did you know that it is extremely important to take part in such a registry? Understanding every aspect of trials, registries, or simply getting treatment for a rare disease can be overwhelming. Let us help explain the...
A Multicentre Study of ECD Clinical Phenotype and Outcome

A Multicentre Study of ECD Clinical Phenotype and Outcome

The following link is to the protocol for an ECD study as announced by Dr. Augusto Vaglio of the University of Parma in Italy. ECD patients are invited to participate by sending in medical records. The study aims to gather medical records for 120 ECD patients and then...
A Multicentre Study of ECD Clinical Phenotype and Outcome

Advice for Loved Ones

Caregiver Information Any caregiver interested in connecting with others who love and care for ECD patients, please contact the organization. Caregiving is a very difficult job.  For many carers, the physical and emotional demands are constant and leave you feeling...
2019 Year-End Newsletter

2019 Year-End Newsletter

Yet another year is coming to a close! We are grateful to the ECD community for continuing to support the organization in its mission to serve families around the world. With the help of countless donors, volunteers, and medical professionals, the ECDGA has been able...