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A Combination of Tests Shows Learning Capabilities of Nonverbal Children with Rare Brain Disorder
February 25, 2025 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
NCATS-funded scientists found that a pair of tests can measure nonverbal learning skills and show the cognitive abilities of children with Aicardi-Goutières syndrome. The tests could improve the support and therapy doctors provide.
Read ArticleAI Tool Helps Find Life-Saving Medicine for Rare Disease
February 5, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Biomedical Data Translator (Translator)
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
Rare Disease Day: Updates on Rare Neurological Diseases
February 28, 2022 - Media Coverage
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
Alltrna Appoints Rare Disease Clinical Research Expert, Dr. Anne Pariser, as Vice President, Medical and Regulatory Affairs
February 28, 2022 - Grantee/Partner News
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
Rare Disease Day 2022 – A Day to Embrace Innovation (and Wear Your Stripes)
February 26, 2022 - Media Coverage
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
- Therapeutics for Rare and Neglected Diseases (TRND)
Rare ≠ Uncommon: Patient Advocates Aim to Increase Visibility of Orphan Diseases
February 22, 2022 - Grantee/Partner News
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
Steps to Improve Data Gathering on Rare Diseases
February 18, 2022 - Grantee/Partner News
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
Quantifying the Economic Burden of Rare Diseases on Families and Health Care Systems
February 17, 2022 - Grantee/Partner News
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center