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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 at NIH 2023: Putting Hope into Action
March 21, 2023 - NCATS News
Energy, excitement and hope guided Rare Disease Day at NIH 2023, which included inspiring stories from people with rare diseases, research updates, exhibits and poster sessions, and networking.
This NIH Center Has Brought 44 Drugs for Rare Diseases to Market — and Isn't Slowing Down
March 16, 2023 - Media Coverage
Data Science Tools Will Speed Rare Disease Solutions
March 15, 2023 - NCATS News
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
Data Science Tools Will Speed Rare Disease Solutions
March 15, 2023 - Grantee/Partner News
- ASPIRE
- Biomedical Data Translator (Translator)
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
Science Update: Biomarker for Niemann-Pick Type C May Be Useful for Diagnosing Other Class of Rare Disorders, NIH Study Suggests
March 7, 2023 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Expanding ICD Codes May Aid Rare Disease Patients, Research
March 2, 2023 - Media Coverage
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center