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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
Q&A: Rare Disease Day Highlights Progress, Unmet Needs in Neurology
March 1, 2021 - Media Coverage
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
Rare Disease Day and Licensing Opportunities
March 1, 2021 - Grantee/Partner News
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
Rare Disease Day 2021: FDA Shows Sustained Support of Rare Disease Product Development During the Public Health Emergency
March 1, 2021 - Grantee/Partner News
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
Jeeva Informatics Hosts Rare Disease Panel on Decentralized, Patient-Focused Clinical Trials
February 27, 2021 - Media Coverage
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
Know All About Rare Disease, Causes And Characteristics
February 26, 2021 - Media Coverage
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
- Therapeutics for Rare and Neglected Diseases (TRND)
Economic Burden of Rare Diseases in the U.S. Approached $1 Trillion in 2019, Surpassing Cost Estimates for Many Chronic Diseases
February 25, 2021 - Media Coverage
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center