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DC Action contributes to DEMISTIFI study looking into fibrosis

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Did you know that scarring or fibrosis can affect different organs in the body and is a factor in many common medical conditions and rarer ones too, including Telomere Biology Disorders?   The DEMISTIFI study is an exciting new research project that aims to understand the cause of fibrosis in different organs and conditions. Information[…]

UK Rare Diseases Action Plans update

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In 2021 the UK government announced a new framework to raise awareness of rare diseases, speed up diagnosis and improve care and treatment. The UK Rare Diseases Framework set priorities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland including: 1) Helping patients get a final diagnosis faster2) Increasing awareness of rare diseases among healthcare professionals3) Better[…]