Resources & Articles

A basket of patient stories, research updates, and company news.

Study Support

Qualitative Interview User Guide

This guide covers everything you need to prepare for your NAVIGATE-CIDP Study patient interview — from what to expect to how to join. The interview is a relaxed, one-on-one virtual conversation about your experience with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). It takes about 60-90 minutes, with time for breaks as needed, and you can do it by video or phone — whichever works best for you.

How to set up and connect your Fitbit

A step-by-step walkthrough for receiving your Fitbit, setting it up, pairing it in the Fitbit app, and securely linking it to your PicnicHealth account.

Virtual Research Assessment User Guide

Participating in a virtual research assessment allows you to contribute to important research from the comfort of your home. Your time and effort help advance understanding of CIDP while providing you with valuable insights into your health.

Smart Insoles User Guide

We’ve partnered with Celestra Health to advance CIDP research using innovative technology. By wearing your smart insoles for just 15 minutes of walking, you’ll help advance understanding and improve treatment options for CIDP.

Disease Management

Classical CAH Symptoms: What Families and Patients Need to Recognize

Learn the key symptoms of classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), including signs in newborns, adrenal crisis warning symptoms, androgen excess, and long-term effects in children and adults.

What is Classical CAH? An Easy Guide to Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Learn what classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is, including causes, symptoms at birth, diagnosis through newborn screening, treatment options, and the difference between classical and non-classical CAH.

CIDP vs. MS: Two Conditions That Are Frequently Confused — Here's the Difference

CIDP and MS are often confused — both affect nerves and the immune system. Here's what makes them different, and why getting the right diagnosis matters.

Living with CIDP: What Patients Need to Know About Their Prognosis

Learn what CIDP prognosis really looks like, including long-term outlook, treatment expectations, remission, relapse, and why ongoing research still matters.

CIDP Symptoms That Are Easy to Miss — and Why Early Recognition Matters

More than 40% of CIDP patients are initially misdiagnosed. Learn what early symptoms look like and why getting to the right specialist sooner makes a difference.

Company Updates

PicnicHealth Rebrands as PicnicAI, Building Intelligence to Accelerate Human Health

PicnicHealth announces its rebrand to PicnicAI, introducing two distinct product lines: PicnicResearch for sponsors and PicnicHealth for patients — built on AI that accelerates real-world health outcomes.

Perspectives

Designing Trials for Families: A Rare Disease Caregiver and Researcher's Perspective

PicnicHealth's Lindsey Wahlstrom shares her daughter’s rare disease journey, the realities of caregiving, and what informed consent must look like for families.

Community Stories

Prepared for the 2 Percent

Marc’s journey with CAH shows his strength, family support, and how he overcomes challenges every day.

Empowering Wellness: Spotlight on Three Organizations Championing Black Mental and Physical Health

As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize that Black history and the wellness of Black communities must be top of mind every day of the year. Despite the many contributions Black people have made to medicine and wellness, alarming health disparities due to structural and interpersonal racism still exist for Black people.