Rare diseases often go undiagnosed or untreated in parts of Africa. A project seeks to change that
- A project aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases in parts of Africa, where many go undiagnosed due to scarce resources and data.
- Rodriguez is connecting patients in Africa with genetic testing and medical support, enrolling almost 1,300 participants in a study of rare diseases, including locations like Senegal and Nigeria.
- Children in Senegal often miss early diagnosis due to the lack of routine newborn screening for treatable genetic conditions.
- Partnerships between Senegalese universities and international centers aim to collect crucial genetic data for rare diseases, emphasizing the importance of collaboration.
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Rare diseases often go undiagnosed or untreated in parts of Africa. A project seeks to change that
Millions of people around the world live with rare diseases, most of them caused by a misstep in their genes. Some conditions can be caught early and treated.
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Rare diseases often go undiagnosed or untreated in parts of Africa. A project seeks to change that – UK Times
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