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The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) is a Canadian registered charity that is a network of organizations who represent people affected by rare diseases. CORD's purpose is to provide a strong common voice advocating for a healthcare system and health policy for those with rare disorders.
CORD represents the orphan disorders community in the development of Canadian Orphan Drug Policy, including the proposed Expensive Drugs for Rare Disorders program within the National Pharmaceutical Strategy CORD is working to promote state-of-the-art Newborn Screening in all provinces and territories. CORD is working to ensure Canada's Clinical Trials Registry works effectively for those with rare disorders. CORD is committed to increasing access to genetic screening and genetic counseling for all rare disorders. Currently, Durhane Wong-Rieger is the President of CORD.
Their national offices are located in Toronto, Ontario, with an Alberta chapter located in Edmonton, Alberta.
A rare disease, also referred to as an orphan disease, is any disease that affects a small percentage of the population.
Most rare diseases are genetic, and thus are present throughout the person's entire life, even if symptoms do not immediately appear. Many rare diseases appear early in life, and about 30 percent of children with rare diseases will die before reaching their fifth birthday. With a single diagnosed patient only, ribose-5-phosphate isomerase deficiency is considered the rarest genetic disease.
No single cutoff number has been agreed upon for which a disease is considered rare. A disease may be considered rare in one part of the world, or in a particular group of people, but still be common in another.
There is no single, widely accepted definition for rare diseases. Some definitions rely solely on the number of people living with a disease, and other definitions include other factors, such as the existence of adequate treatments or the severity of the disease.
Rare may refer to:
Recently, we talked with Durhane Wong-Rieger, President and CEO of CORD (Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders) about the organization - its accomplishments, programs, and challenges. For more information, visit www.raredisorders.ca
Published on May 25, 2015 3 million Canadians have a rare disease. Two-thirds of them are children. Many face enormous challenges like misdiagnosis, social isolation, financial hardship and early death. Canada's health care system is failing them. Canada’s Rare Disease Strategy will give them hope that they will get the same access to treatment and support that patients with more common illnesses receive. Join our campaign at: www.raredisorders.ca www.facebook.com/RareDisorders on twitter: @raredisorders
Used with permission from the Canadian Fabry Association (CFA). For more information on Fabry Disease, visit www.fabrycanada.com For more information on rare disorders, contact the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) at www.raredisorders.ca
Used with permission from the Canadian Fabry Association (CFA). For more information on Fabry Disease, visit www.fabrycanada.com For more information on rare disorders, contact the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) at www.raredisorders.ca
Durhane Wong-Rieger, president of the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) & MPP Michael Harris speak in the Queen's Park Media Studio about Rare Disease Day in Ontario.
Recently we talked with Durhane Wong-Rieger, President and CEO of CORD (Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders) about the organization -- its accomplishments, programs, and challenges. For more information, visit www.raredisorders.ca
The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders is holding a conference on February 29th here in Ottawa, their president explains what the organization does and what exactly rare disorders are.
Used with permission from the Canadian Fabry Association (CFA). For more information on Fabry Disease, visit www.fabrycanada.com For more information on rare disorders, contact the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) at www.raredisorders.ca
Recently, we talked with Durhane Wong-Rieger, President and CEO of CORD (Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders) about the organization - its accomplishments, programs, and challenges. For more information, visit www.raredisorders.ca
Published on May 25, 2015 3 million Canadians have a rare disease. Two-thirds of them are children. Many face enormous challenges like misdiagnosis, social isolation, financial hardship and early death. Canada's health care system is failing them. Canada’s Rare Disease Strategy will give them hope that they will get the same access to treatment and support that patients with more common illnesses receive. Join our campaign at: www.raredisorders.ca www.facebook.com/RareDisorders on twitter: @raredisorders
Used with permission from the Canadian Fabry Association (CFA). For more information on Fabry Disease, visit www.fabrycanada.com For more information on rare disorders, contact the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) at www.raredisorders.ca
Used with permission from the Canadian Fabry Association (CFA). For more information on Fabry Disease, visit www.fabrycanada.com For more information on rare disorders, contact the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) at www.raredisorders.ca
Durhane Wong-Rieger, president of the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) & MPP Michael Harris speak in the Queen's Park Media Studio about Rare Disease Day in Ontario.
Recently we talked with Durhane Wong-Rieger, President and CEO of CORD (Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders) about the organization -- its accomplishments, programs, and challenges. For more information, visit www.raredisorders.ca
The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders is holding a conference on February 29th here in Ottawa, their president explains what the organization does and what exactly rare disorders are.
Used with permission from the Canadian Fabry Association (CFA). For more information on Fabry Disease, visit www.fabrycanada.com For more information on rare disorders, contact the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) at www.raredisorders.ca
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