While the colors most used for Rare Disease Day are pink, blue, and green, locally worn symbols may vary. What is a disease? A disease is disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant that is not a direct result of physical injury. Rare Disease Day Activities Spread...
Elsewhere in the world, iconic structures such as the Tokyo Tower in Japan and the Burj Khalifa, a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, were illuminated for the annual occasion. Japan's Tokyo Tower was among world landmarks that lit up in the colors of Rare Disease Day on February ...
A rare disease is a disease that affects only a small portion of the population. However, rare diseases are ...
A NUMBER of patients with rare diseases from the mainland and Hong Kong attended a charitable event at The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH) yesterday, two days ahead of Rare Disease Day. The event also...
The large families available in Utah coupled with the willingness of family members to participate in genetic studies have resulted in the identification of a large number of disease predisposition genes for both Mendelian and complex diseases. The pedigrees used in this study were part of a 70-fa...
The large families available in Utah coupled with the willingness of family members to participate in genetic studies have resulted in the identification of a large number of disease predisposition genes for both Mendelian and complex diseases. The pedigrees used in this study were part of a 70-fa...
with the Chinese opting to serve them up in tea form to combat cancer and boost immunities. Others swear that orchids are helpful for treatinggum diseaseand indigestion, and that they have antibacterial capabilities. Medical research has yet to validate these claims one way or the other [source...
On Feb. 28, with the support of the R.J Reynolds residences’ building and Novant Health organization, we will “light up” our city in the rare disease colors. This is a global campaign from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). The goal is to bring awareness to people ...
Four families with children suffering from rare diseases took a three-day trip to Shanghai as part of a public welfare program to fulfill their dreams of seeing the world. This year's World Rare Disease Day falls on Tue...
The synthesis of functional information with genetic variants can uncover new molecular insights into diseases, including new disease genes, and specific molecular mechanisms. This holds much promise for developing personalized diagnoses and therapies across many clinical subjects. ...