Towards improved genetic diagnosis of human differences of sex development

EC Délot, E Vilain - Nature Reviews Genetics, 2021 - nature.com
Despite being collectively among the most frequent congenital developmental conditions
worldwide, differences of sex development (DSD) lack recognition and research funding. As …

Genomic medicine for undiagnosed diseases

AL Wise, TA Manolio, GA Mensah, JF Peterson… - The Lancet, 2019 - thelancet.com
One of the primary goals of genomic medicine is to improve diagnosis through identification
of genomic conditions, which could improve clinical management, prevent complications …

[HTML][HTML] Opportunities and challenges for molecular understanding of ciliopathies–the 100,000 genomes project

G Wheway… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Cilia are highly specialized cellular organelles that serve multiple functions in human
development and health. Their central importance in the body is demonstrated by the …

[HTML][HTML] Rare diseases: needs and impact for patients and families: a cross-sectional study in the Valencian Region, Spain

C Gimenez-Lozano, L Páramo-Rodríguez… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Families with rare diseases (RDs) have unmet needs that are often overlooked by health
professionals. Describing these needs and the impact of the disease could improve their …

[HTML][HTML] Initial experience from a renal genetics clinic demonstrates a distinct role in patient management

CP Thomas, ME Freese, A Ounda, JG Jetton… - Genetics in …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Purpose A Renal Genetics Clinic (RGC) was established to optimize diagnostic
testing, facilitate genetic counseling, and direct clinical management. Methods Retrospective …

Drug discovery and development in rare diseases: taking a closer look at the tafamidis story

A Burton, A Castaño, M Bruno, S Riley… - Drug design …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Rare diseases are increasingly recognized as a global public health priority. Governments
worldwide currently provide important incentives to stimulate the discovery and development …

[HTML][HTML] Phenotypic screening models for rapid diagnosis of genetic variants and discovery of personalized therapeutics

CE Hopkins, T Brock, TR Caulfield… - Molecular aspects of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Precision medicine strives for highly individualized treatments for disease under the notion
that each individual's unique genetic makeup and environmental exposures imprints upon …

[HTML][HTML] Challenges in mapping European rare disease databases, relevant for ML-based screening technologies in terms of organizational, FAIR and legal principles …

R Raycheva, K Kostadinov, E Mitova… - Frontiers in Public …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Given the increased availability of data sources such as hospital information
systems, electronic health records, and health-related registries, a novel approach is …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of severe rare chronic neurological disease in childhood on the quality of life of families—a study on MLD and PCH2

L Ammann-Schnell, S Groeschel, C Kehrer… - Orphanet journal of rare …, 2021 - Springer
Background Rare and severe neurological disorders in childhood not only heavily affect the
life perspective of the patients, but also their caregivers and families. The aim of this study …

[HTML][HTML] Toward the diagnosis of rare childhood genetic diseases: what do parents value most?

S Pollard, D Weymann, J Dunne, F Mayanloo… - European Journal of …, 2021 - nature.com
Genomic testing is becoming routine for diagnosing rare childhood genetic disease.
Evidence underlying sustainable implementation is limited, focusing on short-term endpoints …