Monday, February 27, 2012

Feb. 29 - Rare disease day

http://www.novartis.com/

Thousands of disorders fit the definition of “orphan diseases” established by health authorities around the world. Each orphan condition is rare, affecting hundreds or thousands of people – a far cry from the millions of patients with hypertension or type 2 diabetes. The collective impact on public health is immense, however, and the vast majority of rare diseases still lack effective treatment options.

orphan drugs <- personalized medicine?


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