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2 articles matching "boston children's hospital"

ResearchPUBMEDApr 11

Scaling genomic reanalysis to unlock diagnoses and transform rare disease care.

Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital created a new system that automatically re-examines genetic test results from patients with rare diseases as doctors learn more about genes and diseases. Many patients get genetic tests but don't get answers the first time. This new system helps find answers by looking at old test results again without waiting for doctors to manually review each one.

WHY IT MATTERSIf you or your child had genetic testing that didn't find a diagnosis, this system could identify the cause of your rare disease by re-analyzing your existing test results as medical knowledge improves—potentially saving you years of diagnostic searching.
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ResearchCLINICALTRIALSMar 26

Trial Now Recruiting: Gene Discovery Core, The Manton Center (NCT02743845)

Boston Children's Hospital is looking for 10,000 families with rare genetic diseases that haven't been diagnosed or fully understood yet. Researchers will study the genes and proteins in these families to figure out what's causing their conditions. The goal is to help doctors diagnose and treat rare diseases better in the future.

WHY IT MATTERSIf your family has been searching for answers about a rare or undiagnosed genetic condition, this study could help identify what's causing it and contribute to better treatments for others with the same disease.
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