In the Shadows of Medicine: Why Rare Diseases Like Progeria Lack Research Attention

In the Shadows of Medicine: Why Rare Diseases Like Progeria Lack Research Attention Rare diseases, often referred to as orphan diseases, affect a small percentage of the population. Globally, a disease is typically classified as rare if it affects fewer than 1 in 2,000 people. Despite their rarity, these diseases impact millions—over 300 million people … Read more