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.

Clinical Features and Early Identification of Prader-Willi Syndrome

Clinical Features and Early Identification of Prader-Willi Syndrome

Merlin G. Butler, MD, Medical Geneticist and Professor, Departments of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, and one of the pioneers in Prader–Willi syndrome research, discusses the clinical features of this very rare disease and the critical importance of early identification.

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February 28 Is Rare Disease Day

February 28 Is Rare Disease Day!     Rare Disease Day, observed on the last day of February every year, is a reminder of the challenges faced by those living with a rare disease....

Recent Videos

A Family’s Experience With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

A Family’s Experience With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Floyd Stewart and Monique Stewart, advocate and Floyd’s wife, discuss their family’s experience with with stage 4 nasopharyngeal carcinoma.