Elsevier, a global leader in information analytics, specialising in science and health, is making clinical review articles and book chapters on rare and undiagnosed diseases free for 60 days beginning on Rare Disease Day (#RareDiseaseDay), February 29, 2020. The free content consists of clinical review articles and book chapters intended to support new research and treatment and to raise awareness around rare diseases.
Rare Disease Day improves knowledge amongst the general public of rare diseases, while supporting researchers, clinicians, public authorities, industry representatives and other decision makers in addressing the needs of those living with rare diseases. There are approximately 7,000 known rare diseases, and roughly 300 million people worldwide suffer from one of these diseases. Rare disease symptoms range widely from disease to disease, and even from person to person, making diagnosis and treatment difficult. Today, 95 percent of rare diseases still lack an FDA approved treatment and research funding is scarce compared to funding for common disease research. Those affected by rare disease often face challenges searching for a diagnosis, finding the information they need and gaining access to quality healthcare. Meanwhile, these individuals remain socially, economically and culturally vulnerable.
Since Rare Disease Day was first launched by EURORDIS (European Organization for Rare Diseases) and its Council of National Alliances in 2008, thousands of rare disease events have taken place throughout the world, reaching hundreds of thousands of people. Its website provides information about local and worldwide events. In an effort to support its clinical and scientific audiences globally, Elsevier’s Education, Reference, and Continuity group is participating in this year’s events by opening up access to highly utilised content – from book chapters to clinical review articles – on rare diseases.
This content supports researchers and clinicians in identifying the molecular basis of these diseases, advancing drug discovery and drug repurposing efforts, translating findings to the clinic, and counseling patients and families. Leading articles from Elsevier’s Clinics volumes detail a range of specific diseases, from rare mitochondrial disease to autoimmune disorders. The general public, policy makers and administrators will also find information on the challenges of living with rare disease, economic costs and social aspects of rare disease.
Free access to these chapters and articles are available through April 30, 2020. Access to the promotion of these articles and chapters can also be found on Elsevier’s Twitter accounts, and access to worldwide promotion of this event can be found via #RareDiseaseDay on February 29, 2020.
Interested parties may visit Elsevier’s Clinics Review Articles to view clinical review articles in specific specialties. To browse book content in this area, visit Elsevier Life Sciences and Elsevier Health.
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