Tech key to improving lives of people with rare diseases, says government report
The UK Rare Diseases Framework will build on advances in genomics and data analysis to improve testing and diagnosis
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The government has published a UK Rare Diseases Framework, aiming to improve the lives of people living with rare diseases.
The framework sets out how, through the help of technological advancements, earlier and more precise diagnosis can be made, which can be of huge benefits to patients.
Getting a final diagnosis, particularly for rare conditions, can be a long journey, but the government framework said that advances in genomics and data analysis can speed up process, ensuring it is more efficient and the patient experience is improved.