The Lead: What are rare diseases?

In today's episode, Dr Sunita Bijarnia Mahay explains what rare diseases are, how they are diagnosed and treated, and more.

Ahmed Shariff: Hi and welcome to another episode of the Lead by DH Radio. Today we are joined by Dr Sunit Bijarnia Mahay from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. Hi doctor and welcome to DH Radio.

Dr. Sunita Bijarnia Mahay: Hi. Thank you and hello listeners.

Ahmed: What are rare diseases, how do you classify them?

Dr Sunita: The term rare diseases don't sound positive but it defines the disorder. Those diseases that are not uncommon, those that are rare. I mean, you don't see them often in the population, those are the diseases that we have termed rare diseases...

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