Diagnosis
Rare disease diagnosis is usually a complex and lengthy journey, filled with challenges for patients and healthcare providers alike. From identifying symptoms to accessing specialized testing, understanding the process can bring clarity and hope. This page highlights the latest diagnostic tools, expert insights, and patient stories to shed light on this crucial step in rare disease care.
The Shift to Precision Medicine in Myasthenia Gravis
Alexandra C. Bayer Wildberger, PhD, Post-Doctoral Associate at…A Patient’s Diagnostic Journey With Systemic Mastocytosis
Joan Smith, patient with systemic mastocytosis, discusses her…The Genetics of Epilepsy: The Importance of Identifying Underlying Causes
Accurate diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy challenges the…Lynch Syndrome: A Patient’s Experience With Genetic Testing and Increased Risk of Cancer
Tiffany Graham Charkosky, author and patient with Lynch…Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) belongs to the non-Hodgkin…Diagnosis and Treatment of IgA Nephropathy
Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, Nephrologist and Professor at Columbia…Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn: Outcomes of Intrauterine Transfusion and Patient Experiences
May Lee Tjoa, PhD, Senior Global Medical Affairs…New Staging Tool for Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (PROBEinCTCL)
Greg Palko, Vice President and Oncology Franchise Head…Diagnosis and Management of Hypoparathyroidism
Michelle Reyes, Associate Director of the HypoPARAthyroidism Association…Patient Perspective: Lipodystrophy Diagnostic Journey
Sharon Halperin, Research Director for Lipodystrophy United and…Recent Videos

Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC): Diagnosing, Treating, Monitoring
This educational program, hosted by Patrick McKiernan and Nadia Ovchinsky, discusses the recently published guidance on best practices to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis.

Consider Rare: Suspecting and Diagnosing Hereditary Angioedema
Dr Jonathan A Bernstein discusses Hereditary Angioedema, a rare condition often due to reduced levels C1-inhibitor, which is a protein involved in various physiological processes in plasma, most notably with the complement system.

Epigenetic and Epigenomics Signature in Lysosomal Disorders Pathology
Lysosomal storage diseases are a group of approximately 50 rare inherited metabolic diseases that are characterized by an abnormal build-up of various toxic materials in the body’s cells as a result of enzyme deficiencies.

Consider Rare: Suspecting and Diagnosing Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
Dr Ellen Elias and Dr Christian Scott discuss Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, an ultra-rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormal bone development.

Understanding the Global Differences in Lysosomal Disorders for Patient Care
Lysosomal storage diseases are a group of approximately 50 rare inherited metabolic diseases that are characterized by an abnormal build-up of various toxic materials in the body’s cells as a result of enzyme deficiencies.
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Consider Rare: Suspecting and Diagnosing Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
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EPIC Clinical Trial Design: Nipocalimab Versus Efgartigimod in Patients With Myasthenia Gravis
New Educational Program: recently published guidance on best practices to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients with PFIC and why the new guidance recommends the early use of IBAT inhibitors.
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Consider Rare: Suspecting and Diagnosing CIDP
A Patient’s Diagnostic Journey With Systemic Mastocytosis
Results from the ElevAATe Clinical Trial of Efdoralprin Alfa for Patients With AAT Deficiency
Long-Term Analysis of Pimicotinib for the Treatment of Patients With TGCT
Results from the TEASE-2 Clinical Trial of Gildeuretinol in Patients With Stargardt Disease
The Role of Genetic Testing in Epilepsy Care
How Genetic Testing Impacted Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Epilepsy
Merz Therapeutics Training Room at the University of Alabama
Lynch Syndrome: A Patient’s Experience With Genetic Testing and Increased Risk of Cancer
Diagnosis and Treatment of IgA Nephropathy
Case Studies in Diagnosing and Managing FOP
Zopapogene Imadenovec in Treating Patients With Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
Neuroblastoma: Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium
Neuroblastoma: New Approaches to Neuroblastoma Consortium
Neuroblastoma: The Children’s Oncology Group
Results From the LINKER-SMM1 Trial in Patients With High-Risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
New Staging Tool for Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (PROBEinCTCL)
Patient Perspective: TUBB4B and The Need for Awareness


CALIBRATE Trial of Encaleret in Patients With Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia Type 1
CheckRare November 25, 2025 4:16 pm