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Genomics will revolutionise treatment for childhood rare diseases

27 Feb 2025, 10 a.m.

A global study has proven the power of a simple genomics blood test to improve treatment and care for childhood epilepsy.

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Rare Disease Day: Jessica's story

26 Feb 2025, 5:14 p.m.

As part of this year’s countdown to Rare Disease Day, we’re sharing Jessica’s story.

Revolutionary eye gene therapy gives children life-changing improvements

21 Feb 2025, 10:31 a.m.

Four children have gained life-changing improvements in their sight following pioneering eye gene therapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital for a rare genetic blindness.

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The important role of data science in accelerating advancements in care for rare diseases

20 Feb 2025, 4 p.m.

For many of young patients, especially those with rare or complex conditions, getting the right diagnosis and treatment can be a challenging journey. That’s where data science can make a real difference.

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Predicting how childhood kidney cancers develop

18 Feb 2025, 2:14 p.m.

New research has analysed how the childhood kidney cancer, Wilms tumour, evolves in children who are more at risk from developing the cancer.