Rare & Orphan Diseases
Overview
Rare diseases are defined as any disease or condition that affects less than 200,000 Americans. It is estimated that between 25 and 30 million Americans have a rare disease. Many patients who are affected by a rare disease often have complex medical therapies and treatments. We assist our patients through coordination of care through comprehensive services.
Some rare disease states that we service are:
∙ Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
∙ Lysosomal disorders
∙ Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
∙ Phenylketonuria (PKU)
∙ Urea cycle disorders
∙ Among many others
Resources
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center
https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/
National Organization for Rare Disorders
https://rarediseases.org/
Rare Disease Foundation
https://rarediseasefoundation.org/