NMO Resources4.3 - App Store

The Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation is pleased to bring you this app full of resources relating to NMO. NMO stands for neuromyelitis optica, originally known as Devic’s Disease. NMO is currently an incurable but treatable autoimmune disorder. The body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells, most commonly in the optic nerves and spinal cord. Whether you are a patient, an advocate, or a clinician, this app is sure to help you stay informed with the latest in research and information.

Features
- About NMO - Get the NMO basics with the latest in NMO information, videos, and answers to frequently asked questions.

- Diagnosis - Learn more about the latest scientific and medical insights into adult and pediatric disease, imaging, laboratory tests, and potential relationships of NMO/SD to other autoimmune diseases.

- Videos - The NMO video library includes patient stories, questions about NMO, seminars from our NMO Roundtables, and more.

- Latest Research - Stay up-to-date with access to fresh peer-reviewed research that has been made available and open-source.

- Advocate Resources - Find access Support Groups, the Patient Resource Guide, and more.

- Clinical Trials - Learn more about clinical trials, including how to participate.

- My NMO Notes - Keep all of your NMO related notes and thoughts in one place.

- Find an Expert - Browse this organized database of over 200 doctors with awareness and experience in NMO.

- Blood Bank - Everything you need to help us with blood samples and/or clinical data donations for our Biorepository. Blood samples and clinical data are vital for NMO research.

- Accessibility Settings - In addition to native VoiceOver ability, you can modify font size and font thickness with accessibility settings.

- Events - Links and resources for upcoming advocacy and educational events for clinicians, caregivers, patients, and advocates.

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Version History - Bug fixes for Events 4.3 Mar 11 Minor content updates and bug fixes. 4.2 Jan 9 - Updated 'Connect the Docs' page with more accurate search 4.1.2 08/10/2025 Bug fixes and new content, including the NMOSD Education Center 4.1.1 03/15/2025 Updates to fix issues with dark mode and crashes on the About Us screen. 4.1.0 03/13/2025 - Updated backend allows for faster updates to information
- New "Dashboard" section with quick links to popular screens 4.0.0 11/26/2024 - Formatting updates to the Newly Diagnosed content
- Internal link to the Helpline in the Get Connected section. 3.1.1 01/20/2024 New update to the NMO Resources app that highlights new easy navigation, information for newly diagnosed patients, and updated information throughout. 3.1.0 12/20/2022 New section showcasing approved therapeutics in NMOSD. Includes video breakout sessions. 3.0.2 07/11/2021 - Updated software brings fixes to the video library, experts panel, and more. 3.0.1 10/14/2020 - Link to our new NMO-PRO survey.
- Link to our new COVID-19 NMOSD Landing Page. 2.2.4 09/17/2020 - Fixes the 'Find an Expert' connection. 2.2.2 01/23/2020 - Design tweaks and updates. 2.2.1 10/23/2018 - Major code optimizations for speed and smooth interactions.
- Reorganized and updated information throughout app.
- Newer video browsing experience.
- Added Podcast section 2.2.0 11/30/2017 - Updated Links for NMO Patient Resource Guide 3rd Edition Release 2.1.4 03/09/2017 Minor Updates and Bug Fixes 2.1.3 02/03/2017 Bug fix: Fixes embedded videos, buttons, and links that we broken in last update (2.1.1) 2.1.2 09/09/2016 - Updated Blood Bank Information
- Updated Diagnosis & Diagnostic Test Information
- Updated Advocacy Supplies
- Bug Fix: Event listings will now show upcoming events only
- Decrease app memory size 2.1.1 09/04/2016 - More detailed information, images, and links on Events listings and minor bug fixes

- More detailed information, images, and links for Support Group listings 2.1.0 06/11/2016 We've updated our backend to ensure that a lot of information including events, support groups, and more are now always up-to-date and synced with our website.

Minor tweaks and bug fixes 2.0.1 05/20/2016 -Added Clinical Trial webinars, including videos, PDFs, and full transcripts.

-Revamped Notes section to include easier navigation, more responsive input, and new search capability.

-New Events section with information on upcoming educational and advocacy events. 2.0.0 02/22/2016 -Updates to the Blood Bank section

-About NMO is now broken down into easier-to-read sections

-Contact information added to the settings for bug reports and support 1.9.7 11/01/2015 - Redesigned interface - Navigation is easier than ever with the new Home screen and Home button.
- New Section: Advocate Resources - Find access Support Groups, the Patient Resource Guide, and more.
- More Accessibility - We've added a new 'Remove Background Images' setting to help make text even more legible if needed. You can find a new shortcut to the settings menu on the top of the screen.
- iOS9 Compatability Updates 1.9.6 10/15/2015 -Accessibility Settings are even easier to use 1.9.5 09/23/2015 -Updated accessibility features: Change the font size and thickness with our new 'Settings' section.
-Notes Section: Store any NMO-related information in your private notes section.
-Other updates/bug fixes for stability. 1.9.4 09/16/2015