February 2011 Alone we are rare. Together we are strong." Slogan of Rare Disease Day ---February 29, 2012. Roughly 7,000 rare diseases/disorders have been identified as affecting the human race. Because they are rare, it can be a real challenge for a person to be accurately diagnosed. Finding effective treatments, especially medicine, can also be a challenge---and for the same reason. Rareness. If you have a rare disease, know someone who … [Read more...]

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