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This is why I coined CAID. We are focused on the mechanism to shut off the process in all auto inflammatory diseases~bigger picture!!

On January 11, 2013 By

MEFV gene (FMF) codes for the protein pyrin. Pyrin mutations were found in the MS patients. Pyrin is implicated in the maturation and secretion of the proinflammatory cytokine IL-1β. (IL-1β is a major mediator of fever and systemic inflammation).

(see table with frequency of common MEFV mutations among MS patients)
http://www.ariel.ac.il/research/brain/PDF/Shin03.pdf

Familial Mediterranean [...]

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StopCAIDnow Fundraising GALA 2013

On December 18, 2012 By

Epic Chic & Red Hot Sleek

2nd Annual StopCAIDnow Gala

Featuring New York Fashion Week Designer, Von Alexandria
Honoring Our Real-Life Superheros

LIVE Performances by L’Renee & Bread, A-List Celebrities, Red Carpet Hosts
Local Media Coverage, Televised on Chance, Maxx Spititual Coaching, Martini Luge

Click here to buy tickets online

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StopRareDiseaseBullyingNow/StopCAIDnow

On November 1, 2012 By

Protecting our children from Bullying who have a Rare Disease~ LET US DO MORE THAN SIGN A PETITION TO STOP RDB LETS JOIN A MOVEMENT
Mission
To provide awareness and education to schools and the community about Rare Diseases. To educate the community by visiting schools and talking about Rare Diseases. The more [...]

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100% tax deductible you will receive a thank you letter from the Cleveland Clinic~ the children need your HELP

On September 24, 2012 By

giving.ccf.org/stopcaidnow

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FIRST NATIONAL CLINIC 4 CAID AT THE CLEVELAND CLINIC giving.ccf.org/stopcaidnow

On July 24, 2012 By

StopCAIDnow is focused on providing tools which build awareness of all childhood auto-inflammatory diseases (CAID), a group of rare hereditary recurrent unprovoked inflammation disorders. It is the voice for the children suffering and the physicians who are dedicated to helping the cause.
Your donation will help to fund the first national evaluation [...]

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PRESIDENT OBAMA SIGNS INTO LAW THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION SAFETY AND INNOVATION ACT (FDASIA)

On July 24, 2012 By

On July 9, 2012, President Obama signed into law The Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA), S. 3187. In their news release, the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases highlights a key aspect of this legislation as pertinent to SMA drug development – it will “empower [the] FDA to use all the science [...]

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La Fin du CAID ~ Absolutely a beautiful fragrance and 100% of proceeds goes to help our children with CAID~ A Wonderful Mother’s Day Gift

On April 22, 2012 By

 

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WE ARE LIVE…COME JOIN US ON INSPIRE.COM

On April 17, 2012 By

WE ARE LIVE

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or here:
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StopCAIDnow has partnered with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

On January 18, 2012 By

“The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proud to partner with StopCAIDnow, Inc. to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Childhood Autoinflammatory Diseases.  Together, we will identify new genetic causes using an unprecedented intensive sequencing approach only available in large scale at CHOP.  Armed with this technology, the biochemical pathways responsible [...]

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Most clinicians “have never seen a case of Blau syndrome, or think they haven’t,” said immunologist Dr. Martin, who with Dr. Rosé documented that Blau syndrome could occur sporadically through a germline mutation. The heart, lung, eyes, and multiple organs are affected in Blau…we are still learning more

On October 26, 2011 By

 

Registry Updates Blau Diagnostic Criteria : Family Practice News

www.familypracticenews.com

The 82 reported cases of Blau syndrome in the 6-year-old international registry are likely far from the entire catalog of affected children, judging from research presented here. To be [...]

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