How many rare diseases exist?
Currently, 7,400 rare diseases are registered, with most of them going undiagnosed or being misdiagnosed, leading to an emotional and financial burden for patients. More than 90% of these diseases still lack any FDA-approved treatment, and the few that exist are often expensive, making access difficult for many patients. Therefore, this becomes a significant public health issue.
The presentations covered topics such as "Diseases: Vasculitis associated with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies," "Cardiac Amyloidosis," "Goodpasture Syndrome," and "MELAS Syndrome."
The students presented 30 different infographics, each referring to a rare disease, its frequency, pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, and treatment.
