350 million people suffer from rare diseases. Here's how tech can help
Approximately 7,000 rare diseases have been identified, yet the vast majority of these often severe and complex conditions have no specific treatment.
Dr Flemming Ornskov is Chief Executive Officer of Shire.
Approximately 7,000 rare diseases have been identified, yet the vast majority of these often severe and complex conditions have no specific treatment.
Rare diseases pose a significant medical and economic burden for patients, communities and healthcare systems. How can we make more progress on treatment?