The Wayne Focus

  A Starting Point for Rare Diseases   Compiled by Alfred Brock Contents Introduction . 4 Report on Rare Diseases: Definition, Criteria, and International Perspectives   5 Report on 100 Rare Diseases . 12 Report on Doctors Missing Rare Diseases Due to Unfamiliarity and Rapid Interview Process   29 Report on Researching Rare Diseases: Strategies for Parents, Family Members, and Individuals . 38 Report on Mitochondrial Diseases: Science, Awareness, and Support   46 Report on Funding Disparities Between Cosmetics and Rare Diseases by Pharmaceutical Companies . 53 Report on the Number and Funding of Rare Cancers . 59 Report on Mitochondrial Diseases and Their Broader Implications in Medicine   66 Report on Insurance Coverage for Rare Diseases and Its Socioeconomic Impact   75 Report on Enhancing Methods of Science and Medical Inquiry for Rapid and Comprehensive Information Gathering on Rare Diseases . 84 Repo...