Publications by authors named "Elissa Prichep"
Article Synopsis
- Achieving a proper diagnosis for Indigenous individuals with rare genetic diseases is essential for fair healthcare access.
- The International Rare Disease Research Consortium has created a global Task Force aimed at addressing the challenges in diagnosing these rare diseases among Indigenous populations.
- The initiative focuses on finding solutions to improve health equity for Indigenous communities dealing with these illnesses.
Advances in omics and specifically genomic technologies are increasingly transforming rare disease diagnosis. However, the benefits of these advances are disproportionately experienced within and between populations, with Indigenous populations frequently experiencing diagnostic and therapeutic inequities. The International Rare Disease Research Consortium (IRDiRC) multi-stakeholder partnership has been advancing toward the vision of all people living with a rare disease receiving an accurate diagnosis, care, and available therapy within 1 year of coming to medical attention.
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