An illustration of antibodies attacking a neuron. Most doctors have little knowledge of how to diagnose and treat rare diseases. Advances in science are helping to change this. Photo: Shutterstock
From ALS to syndromes without a name, rare disease battle made easier by the internet, which allows patients to find each other and offer support
- February 28 is Rare Disease Day, a chance to raise awareness of conditions for which no drugs are made, some so rare they are Swans – syndromes without a name
- A sufferer and experts describe how advances in genetic testing are identifying such diseases faster and older drugs are being adapted to treat some of them
