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Find a StudyRare Research Report: July 2024
Each month, we share summaries of recent Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) grant-funded publications.
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Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Over Time: What We’re Learning from a Natural History Study
To learn more about Phelan-McDermid syndrome, the Developmental Synaptopathies Consortium is conducting a natural history study, “Mapping the Genotype, Phenotype, and Natural History of PMS.”
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National Survey Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on People Living with Rare Diseases and Their Families
The devastating impact of COVID-19 on the general population is well-documented—but less is known about the millions of people living with rare diseases.
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