The Monthly Dose May: Discussions, new communities, and upcoming events

News and happenings from Inspire If this message is not displaying properly, [click here]( . To ensure proper delivery, please add [team@email.inspire.com](mailto:team@email.inspire.com?subject=) to your address book. [alt_text](#) The Monthly Dose Volume1.5 News and Happenings from Inspire May 2021 Welcome to the Inspire newsletter, The Monthly Dose, your monthly newsletter about any and all Inspire happenings, opportunities, and important information. Join a Discussion on Inspire we're better… what Inspire members are saying about their communities: "Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum and it’s been a huge help personally, hearing all of your inspiring stories and advice - thank you for sharing." -- PMDD/PME community member. "I’m so glad i found this forum it has really boosted my confidence and given me many tips and helped me through learning how to come to terms with my “new friend"." -- Ostomy community member. "I just want to say first how glad I am to have found this group. I’ve had a csf leak for nearly two years and in that time have felt largely alone with this and so it’s been so helpful to read everyone’s stories." -- Spinal CSF Leak community member. Visit your [community]( and join in the discussion because together we are better --------------------------------------------------------------- [Ask the Expert]( [Chronic Cough Support Community Launch]( Inspire is pleased to introduce the Chronic Cough Support Community, which brings together those impacted by chronic cough. This community provides a place where people can share their experiences and connect with others who may also be navigating each day with the condition. The Chronic Cough Support Community is sponsored by Merck, in partnership with the American Lung Association and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. We hope you’ll help build this new community by [joining now]( US-OGM-00347 04/21 --------------------------------------------------------------- [FMDSA]( [Celebrate Fibromuscular Dysplasia Awareness Month]( Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a disease that causes abnormal cell growth of the arterial wall. FMD can lead to areas of narrowing (stenosis), beading, aneurysms, and dissections (tears) of the arterial wall. Until recently, there has been very little progress made in understanding the disease since it was first diagnosed in 1938. There is no known cause or cure for the disease and there are no set protocols to treat the disease. Many researchers now believe FMD is an under-diagnosed disease. Some of the data suggest that 4-5% of the population may be affected by the disease. To learn more and get support, [join more than 4,600 members]( in our Fibromuscular Dysplasia Society of America Support Community or visit [www.fmdsa.org](. [Social media communities]( [Recognize National Osteoporosis Month]( Each May, our partner, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), works to generate awareness and inspire behavioral change regarding the critical importance of good bone health and osteoporosis prevention. The disease, which is not a normal part of aging, is serious causing broken bones, pain, suffering and life-altering loss of mobility — yet it is treatable and even preventable. [Get involved](. Listen to an [NOF podcast]( discussing the community. You can also join the community and start a discussion [here](. [APFED]( [Celebrate National Eosinophil Awareness Week, May 16-22, 2021]( Eosinophils are white blood cells that are part of our immune systems. They help fight off certain infections, such as parasitic infections, and they also play a role in allergies and inflammatory processes. When a person has too many eosinophils without a known cause, they may have an eosinophil-associated disease. Learn how you can get involved by visiting our partner, [American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders]( and joining the [EOS Connections Support Community]( on Inspire. [Upcoming Events]( Upcoming Events Ask the Expert: Sunlight, Mutations, Melanoma - May 24-28: In partnership with Melanoma Research Alliance featuring expert Dr. Hunter Shain, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology at University of California San Francisco. Join our social channels for a link to join. Ask the Expert: Glioblastoma - May 24-28: In partnership with the American Brain Tumor Association featuring expert James Liu, MD of the Department of Neuro-Oncology at the Moffitt Cancer Center. Join our social channels for a link to join. June 17-20: [Gibbons Virtual 5k run and 3k walk]( sponsored by Inspire partner, Leukemia Research Foundation. --------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible!'" -- Audrey Hepburn. 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