Does MdDS have an ICD code?

This International Volunteer Day, we’d like to thank volunteers for our ICD code, R42. Learn more about the International Classification of MdDS and its significance to the medical world in today’s blog post.

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Shine a Light on MdDS

Join us and “Shine a Light on MdDS.” Whether using social media, sending out educational brochures, or wearing MdDS apparel while you’re out-and-about, your help is vital to raising awareness of MdDS.

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Hello, This Is Me

1 in 10 Americans has a rare disease or disorder. Globally, the figure is 350 million. Rare diseases are not rare! This poem will resonate with someone you know. Please read and share, Hello This Is Me.

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The biological basis of MdDS is real. Studies have given us an understanding of the neural basis of MdDS, and guided the development of different forms of non-invasive brain stimulation therapies. – Yoon-Hee Cha, MD

Effective research requires teamwork.Research into the biological basis of MdDS has advanced rapidly in the last 10 years through the collaborative efforts of scientists, engineers, clinicians, funding organizations, and not least of all, people affected by MdDS. It would be difficult to find any other disorder in the same time period that has been investigated […]

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How’d we do this Giving Tuesday?

Thank you for having our backs and making a difference this year. GivingTuesday 2017 was the MdDS Foundation’s most successful one-day fundraiser ever with help from Facebook and the Gates Foundation. Due to the tremendous engagement and enthusiasm by the nonprofit community, the $2 million match limit was reached early and a total of $45 […]

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