NIH-backed Undiagnosed Diseases Network launches!

The NIH-backed Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) is launching today!

If you or someone you know has been on a challenging diagnostic odyssey, it's time to apply to the UDN:

 http://undiagnosed.hms.harvard.edu/apply

The UDN is a nationwide extension of the NIH's highly successful Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) to clinical and research sites around the country.

I've been working with this group of clinicians and researchers for the past year, and I can tell you that it's immensely talented and caring group.   They really do want to make a difference in the lives of patients.

Please spread the word!

(Almost) Wordless Sunday

Life continues to move at a pace faster than we can process.

Rest assured that despite our silence, good things are happening.  (In fact, too many good things might be the best way to describe it.)

Given the speed with which we're moving, it's important take a moment from time to time to appreciate the "little things."

I've been on the road almost continuously for many months now,  but I've found myself watching this video from the past month over and over, drawing from it a kind of strength that only flows from child to parent:

I hope you enjoy: