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Rare diseases (RD) are conditions affecting fewer than 1 in 2000 persons, with over 7000 largely genetic RDs affecting 3.5 %-5.9 % of the global population, or approximately 262.9–446.2 million people. The substantial healthcare burden and costs, such as the $1 trillion annual expense in the USA, highlight the urgent need for improved RD management. The International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC) addresses this need through global collaboration, aiming for timely and accurate diagnosis, development of 1000 new therapies, and methodologies to measure impact by 2027.

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What would you discover to help a child? At The Kids, our researchers are committed to Type 1 Diabetes research that makes a real difference.

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Australia’s biggest study into the causes of type 1 diabetes recently recruited its 1500th and final participant right here in WA.

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Join us in Western Australia's first home-based study looking at the effect of sprinting during exercise in Type 1 Diabetes.

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Seventeen-year-old Andrew says he has a better handle on managing his type 1 diabetes since taking part in an at-home research trial involving a sophisticated new pump system. Watch Andrew, his mum Leeanne and The Kids researcher Professor Tim Jones discuss the trial on Today Tonight.

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During National Diabetes Week, we take a look at diabetes distress and what research the Children's Diabetes Centre is doing to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people with diabetes and their families.

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The Children’s Diabetes Centre is now recruiting for a new continuous glucose monitoring study.

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In order to meet the rising needs of all children with type 1 diabetes and their families in WA, PCH's Diabetes Service will offer additional clinics in 2021.