Rare Diseases
For practitioners working with rare diseases, the lack of medical information can lead to worse outcomes. Expert resources that guide clinicians are especially valuable in these cases.
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Browse all the latest research, resources, and MDS content related to rare disorders.
Research: Clinical Information
Selected articles about how to help your patients manage rare diseases in low-resource settings.
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Join - Open to all MDS Members: The MDS Rare Movement Disorders Study Group collaborates on global research about rare movement disorders.
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In areas with Provider Shortages, each clinician will see a higher number of patients, and therefore will be more likely to encounter rare diseases.
More Resources for Underserved Categories
Areas
- Lack of Resources
- Provider Shortages
- Environmental Exposure
- Geographic Barriers
- Dense Areas: Infection Spread
Populations
- Socioeconomic Status
- Gender / Sex / Orientation
- Race / Ethnicity
- Stigma
- Low Literacy
- Genetic Disparities
- Beliefs
- Rare and Understudied Diseases
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