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A rare disease is generally considered to be a disease that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States at any given time.
… States at any given time. There are more than 6,800 rare diseases. Altogether, rare diseases affect an estimated 25 million to 30 million Americans. … There are more than 6,800 rare diseases. Altogether, rare diseases affect an estimated 25 …
Educational Resources
A complex disease is caused by the interaction of multiple genes and environmental factors.
… physical and social environment. For this reason, complex diseases are also called multifactorial diseases. This stands in contrast to a “simple” genetic … in a single gene. Common examples of complex genetic diseases include heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. … A …
Genetic Disorders
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is an inherited neurological disease characterized by a slowly progressive degeneration of the muscles and loss of sensation.
… will guide researchers in studying other forms of these diseases, as well as other neurological disorders. Because … investigating inherited and non-inherited neurological diseases. Additional Resources for Charcot-Marie-Tooth … Center for Biotechnology Information Genetics and Rare Diseases Information Center Finding Reliable Health …
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Neglected diseases are conditions that inflict severe health burdens on the world's poorest people.
… Neglected diseases are conditions that inflict severe health burdens on … or by others instrumental in drug access. … Neglected diseases are conditions that inflict severe health burdens on … poorest people. Many of these conditions are infectious diseases that are most prevalent in tropical climates, …
For Patients and Families
Genetic research is creating new ways for people to take action and prevent disease and new ways to treat disease through personalized medicine.
… medicine. … We have known for a long time that common diseases like heart disease, asthma, cancer, and diabetes can run in families. Rare diseases like hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell … you have an increased chance of getting some common diseases. Your health care provider can then give you …
Genetic Disorders
Wilson disease is a rare genetic condition that causes a person's body to store too much of the mineral copper, leading to organ damage that may cause death.
… Disease Association International National Digestive Diseases Information Clearing House Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center Gene Tests Genetic Alliance …
Genetic Disorders
Gaucher disease is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of metabolism where a type of fat (lipid) called glucocerebroside cannot be adequately degraded.
… From the Mayo Clinic National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association [ntsad.org] Finding Reliable Health …
Genetic Disorders
Dercum disease is a rare condition that is characterized by multiple, painful fatty tumors that occur chiefly in post-menopausal, obese women of middle age.
Genetic Disorders
Parkinson's disease is a neurological condition that typically causes tremor and/or stiffness in movement
… to identify genetic variations that contribute to common diseases including Parkinson's disease. … In most cases …
Genetic Disorders
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bowel, usually diagnosed in people between the ages of 20 - 30.
… skin problems; kidney stones, gallstones or other diseases of the liver and biliary system. Both men and women … Treating Children and Adolescents National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse Inflammatory Bowel Disease … Crohn's Disease in Children and Teens Genetics and Rare Diseases Information Center Finding Reliable Health …