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Why research into rare diseases matters. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide await treatments for rare diseases. Feb 26, 2015. Addressing significant unmet medical need is a cornerstone of Novartis strategy and why we spend so much time and energy researching rare diseases.
The survey, conducted on behalf of Global Genes, reflects a growing appreciation among primary care physicians (PCPs) and specialists of the societal impact of rare diseases, while also underscoring the burden shouldered by patients and family members. 1  Key findings include: 1  Most physicians (60% of PCPs, 80% of specialists) said they welcome the challenge that rare diseases bring and want to be part of finding a diagnosis. 2  However, 40% of PCPs and 24% of specialists indicated that they lack sufficient time to do a workup for a rare disease even when they suspect the patient may have one.