NIH Launches Undiagnosed Diseases Program
I heard about this story on FOX5 news in New York City. Essentially it's a new clinical research program initiated by the National Institutes of Health to help diagnose patients with mysterious medical conditions (think "House").
The segment last evening profiled a toddler girl, who after 10 months of age without explanation developed some motor skills deficiencies -- absolutely heartbreaking.
I am posting this information for anyone who is seeking help for such a condition. Personally, I am contented to see an organization taking initiative about how best to treat patients and their families that are likely quite frustrated with the current set of options available to them. Learn more about it here.
[Image: Bill Branson, NIH]
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It is crazy that you saw this and wrote about the case. The girl in this photo is Mandy Young - I have known her since high school. She is one of the most amazing women I have the privilege to know - she has had a rare disease since birth which doctors have been working to solve/cure for over 20 years. It is fantastic that NIH is able to finally offer her some answers.
What is the connection between Aids and Chronic Wasting Disease?
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there is no linear connection. this section of the blog has to do with various health related issues.