Diagnostics
Explore ways we are helping to shorten the diagnostic journey for people living with rare disease.
The Journey to Diagnosis
One of the most significant challenges facing the rare disease community is the length of time it can take for people to receive an accurate diagnosis.
On average, it takes nearly five years and visits to seven different specialists to receive a correct diagnosis1 – a journey that can place a heavy financial and emotional burden on patients and caregivers.
Advancing Diagnostics to Improve Outcomes in Rare Disease.
Diagnostics: Identifying and Removing Barriers
In partnership with scientific and patient communities, as well as government agencies, we are working to identify diagnostic barriers and develop solutions to improve disease detection.
Among those are the pursuit of science- and technology-driven opportunities with the greatest potential to improve and shorten the rare disease diagnostic journey.
We are collaborating with stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem to improve the diagnostic experience for rare disease patients and caregivers.
Our Efforts in Four Key Areas
Digital Biomarkers: A New Era in Rare Neurological Disease and Beyond
Digital biomarkers have the potential to change the research and development landscape by offering a more complete picture into a person's disease journey. Learn how.
References
- Barriers to Rare Disease Diagnosis, Care and Treatment in the U.S.: A 30 Year Comparative Analysis. National Organization for Rare Disorders; 2020 Nov [cited 2023 Feb 8]. Available from: https://rarediseases.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/NRD-2088-Barriers-30-Yr-Survey-Report_FNL-2.pdf.
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