Recent Studies Help Explain Long Covid
In two new studies, scientists report on symptoms, frequency, and other implications of long Covid
Diseases
3 Reasons to Support Rare Disease Research
Many rare diseases are deadly and devastating in a way that inspires urgency and a willingness to try experimental interventions, yet treatments are only available for fewer than 5% of them.
Treating Rare Diseases at Birth and Before: Dr. Phil Reilly
In his latest book, clinical geneticist and biotech entrepreneur Dr. Phil Reilly chronicles centuries of medical progress that have contributed to recent breakthroughs in rare disease medicines, diagnostics, and clinical care. He says we're just...
Covid Changed the Game in Disease Detection
From wearables to wastewater, the Covid pandemic has spurred important innovations in how we detect infectious disease. The benefits will likely be felt for years.
‘An Infection Anywhere Is Potentially an Infection Everywhere’: Preparing for the Next Pandemic
Experts are already distilling lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to inform our response to future outbreaks.
Why Thursday Is Rare Disease Day
With the exception of primetime medical dramas, you don’t hear much about rare diseases. But just because they’re “rare” — in the U.S., that’s a guideline used for diseases affecting fewer than 200,000 Americans —...
Genomic Study Offers Hope for Millions with Rare Diseases
A new study makes the case that genomic medicine can be cost effective in diagnosing rare diseases, offering a potential alternative path for millions of patients worldwide.
Critical Genomic Breakthrough Should Help Identify Disease Risk
A new report suggests that an innovative method of analyzing DNA will allow medical researchers to predict disease risk for far more people than can be done with conventional medical tests.
I Got My Genetic Results. Now What? A Techonomy Guide
Genetic testing has become more mainstream and greater numbers of consumers are receiving their results — and left wondering what they mean and what to do with them. For those who need help navigating and...
