Unveiling the Shadows: The Silent Epidemic of Rare Diseases in India
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The World Health Organization (WHO) defines rare diseases as those affecting 1 or fewer than 1 in every 1,000 people. However, definitions vary across countries, in India we do not have a standard criteria for categorizing these diseases. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) defines rare diseases as those affecting fewer than one person in a population of 2,500, while the Organization for Rare Diseases India (ORDI) suggests a ratio of 1 in 5,000. These conditions encompass a wide spectrum, including genetic disorders, infectious tropical diseases, rare cancers, and degenerative conditions.
Understanding the Challenges of Rare Disease Patients
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What is it like to live with a disease that baffles most doctors?
Baby in the NICU? Don’t panic!
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Having a newborn in the ICU can be a scary experience. While the doctors are busy caring for your child, allow us to bring you clarity about what’s going on.
Common Rare Diseases
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The diagnosis is the most nerve wrecking part of the disease. Inform yourself of the warning signs to make things easier!
Get your newborn screened asap!
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Rare diseases are not as rare as you think! Thankfully we have a new technology that can help detect them before it’s too late…