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The document summarizes a project between Norwegian and Romanian organizations to improve quality of life for those with rare diseases in Romania. The project aims to establish a Rare Disease Task Force to evaluate cases and propose actions. It also aims to create new services like a training network for rare disease specialists and accredited online courses. A pilot reference center is planned to provide personalized care for rare disease patients. The overall goal is to improve access to diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for rare diseases in Romania.
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Services Evaluation:
Current AOD Practice: Evidence-based practices with appropriate linguistic and cultural context.
-Assessment methods and screening tools (ASSIST, mental health/ suicide risk screening tool , case management)
Presented at the Australian Winter School by COMMUNITY ACCESS AND SERVICES SA
This document discusses developing a national telemedicine network in New Zealand to improve access to specialist healthcare for remote and rural regions. It describes the New Zealand TelePaediatrics Service (NZTPS) network that was established, connecting over 120 sites across the country. The NZTPS network is now used for various clinical, educational, and administrative purposes, facilitating specialist care, training, and collaboration. Principles of effective telemedicine emphasize overcoming barriers through communities of interest, clinical leadership, and integrating telemedicine into existing healthcare services.
Cross-border genetic testing is widespread, particularly for rare diseases, with over 18,000 samples crossing borders in 2002. Samples are sent abroad for tests not available locally, centralization of testing, or lower costs. However, this creates issues around quality assurance, finding high-quality labs, reimbursement policies, and data protection. Initiatives like the Genetics Quality Assurance database aim to help address these issues by providing information on lab accreditation and participation in proficiency testing.
The document discusses a membership meeting held by Eurordis in Amsterdam from May 13-15, 2011. It focuses on providing specialized social services for rare disease patients and integrating rare diseases into social policies. A key topic is the future Joint Action on Rare Diseases, which will address social challenges through a working package on specialized social services. Findings from EurordisCare studies show rare disease families have a high social and economic burden, experiencing lower income, stopping work, and relocating. National conferences highlighted the need to support specialized services and develop national plans or strategies for rare diseases.
TREAT-NMD is a global network of excellence that aims to accelerate research and development of therapies for rare inherited neuromuscular diseases. It works to strengthen collaboration between researchers, clinicians, patient advocacy groups, and industry partners. The network develops shared tools and resources to standardize care practices and clinical trial procedures. This helps move potential therapies through the pipeline more efficiently and increases recruitment for studies. TREAT-NMD also works to build research infrastructure and foster international collaborations to further therapeutic development for neuromuscular diseases.
Norwegian Romanian (No Ro) Parternership For Progress InMihaiela Fazacas
The document summarizes a project between Norwegian and Romanian organizations to improve quality of life for those with rare diseases in Romania. The project aims to establish a Rare Disease Task Force to evaluate cases and propose actions. It also aims to create new services like a training network for rare disease specialists and accredited online courses. A pilot reference center is planned to provide personalized care for rare disease patients. The overall goal is to improve access to diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for rare diseases in Romania.
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Services Evaluation:
Current AOD Practice: Evidence-based practices with appropriate linguistic and cultural context.
-Assessment methods and screening tools (ASSIST, mental health/ suicide risk screening tool , case management)
Presented at the Australian Winter School by COMMUNITY ACCESS AND SERVICES SA
This document discusses developing a national telemedicine network in New Zealand to improve access to specialist healthcare for remote and rural regions. It describes the New Zealand TelePaediatrics Service (NZTPS) network that was established, connecting over 120 sites across the country. The NZTPS network is now used for various clinical, educational, and administrative purposes, facilitating specialist care, training, and collaboration. Principles of effective telemedicine emphasize overcoming barriers through communities of interest, clinical leadership, and integrating telemedicine into existing healthcare services.
Cross-border genetic testing is widespread, particularly for rare diseases, with over 18,000 samples crossing borders in 2002. Samples are sent abroad for tests not available locally, centralization of testing, or lower costs. However, this creates issues around quality assurance, finding high-quality labs, reimbursement policies, and data protection. Initiatives like the Genetics Quality Assurance database aim to help address these issues by providing information on lab accreditation and participation in proficiency testing.
The document discusses a membership meeting held by Eurordis in Amsterdam from May 13-15, 2011. It focuses on providing specialized social services for rare disease patients and integrating rare diseases into social policies. A key topic is the future Joint Action on Rare Diseases, which will address social challenges through a working package on specialized social services. Findings from EurordisCare studies show rare disease families have a high social and economic burden, experiencing lower income, stopping work, and relocating. National conferences highlighted the need to support specialized services and develop national plans or strategies for rare diseases.
TREAT-NMD is a global network of excellence that aims to accelerate research and development of therapies for rare inherited neuromuscular diseases. It works to strengthen collaboration between researchers, clinicians, patient advocacy groups, and industry partners. The network develops shared tools and resources to standardize care practices and clinical trial procedures. This helps move potential therapies through the pipeline more efficiently and increases recruitment for studies. TREAT-NMD also works to build research infrastructure and foster international collaborations to further therapeutic development for neuromuscular diseases.
Dorica Norwegian Romanian (No Ro) Parternership For Progress InMihaiela Fazacas
The document describes a partnership between Norwegian and Romanian organizations to improve quality of life for those with rare diseases in Romania. Key points:
- The partnership will establish a Rare Disease Task Force to evaluate cases and propose medical, educational and social actions.
- New services will be created like a training network for specialists, accredited online courses, and a Pilot Reference Center providing personalized intervention.
- The center will have a day unit, training programs, and work with a rehabilitation hospital. It aims to develop patient, family and specialist skills for managing rare diseases.
- Overall the partnership seeks to improve access to diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for rare diseases in Romania through creating a network of support.
Centers of expertise for rare diseases are important for improving patient access to diagnosis and care. They provide specialized multidisciplinary care and allow healthcare resources to be optimized. Evaluation of centers is important for quality. Centers of expertise are key to rare disease research and clinical trials by concentrating expertise. European reference networks of centers of expertise across countries provide added value and quality care for rare disease patients.
Workshop Training, Information and Education of MDsJustine Eurordis
This document summarizes discussions from a workshop on training medical doctors (MDs) about rare diseases (RDs). Key points discussed include:
1) Training MDs and medical students on RDs needs to be integrated into national plans and can help shorten diagnosis times and improve treatment.
2) Training needs to include both disease knowledge and methodology skills like interdisciplinary teamwork, communication, and accepting limitations.
3) Patient organizations have unique expertise that MDs could benefit from through continued medical education programs developed together.
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This document discusses the development of bereavement care standards and the bereavement coordinator role in Northern Ireland. It summarizes the key events and initiatives that have improved bereavement care, including audits that identified areas for improvement, the creation of bereavement care standards and networks, and the role of bereavement coordinators in implementing strategies. It highlights ongoing work to further develop bereavement care and support through training, resources, and continued collaboration between organizations.
The document summarizes the objectives and activities of the FAR SEAS project, which aims to promote strategies to prevent fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder across EU member states. Key activities include:
- Identifying best practices in Europe for preventing alcohol-exposed pregnancies
- Developing guidelines to reduce alcohol consumption among women of child-bearing age
- Creating a training package for professionals on brief interventions
- Conducting a pilot study in Poland to test implementation of prevention strategies at the regional level
- Hosting workshops and a dissemination event to facilitate knowledge sharing on alcohol policy topics between member states.
An updated introduction to the PaRIS project, why it matters, how it works, its timeline, and the key issues it addresses. Contact us at paris_survey@oecd.org to learn more.
Marie Lynch gave a presentation on the Irish Hospice Foundation's Changing Minds projects which aim to improve end of life care for people with dementia. The projects have three main outcomes: prioritizing palliative care for dementia in all care settings, improving end of life care in residential care facilities, and increasing public awareness of advance care planning. To achieve these, the projects provide resources for staff, families, and people with dementia, education through seminars and training, service development grants, and strategic engagement with partners. The resources, education, and engagement help enhance communication about end of life wishes and provide a framework to support people with dementia living well and dying at home or in residential care.
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The SHARE project aimed to improve care and research collaborations for pediatric rheumatology in Europe from 2012-2015. Key results included:
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3. An updated pediatric rheumatology website and patient information translated into multiple languages.
4. Papers identifying barriers to international data and sample sharing between countries due to differences in ethical approval processes.
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Strategy For Evidence Based Health ServicesØystein Eiring
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Health informatics professionals play an important role in improving patient care through the use of information technology. However, the field faces several challenges including a lack of clear career pathways, non-competitive pay and benefits, and limited opportunities for training and professional development. National organizations are working to address these issues by developing apprenticeships and degree programs, establishing occupational standards and job profiles, and providing resources to support continuing education and professional registration/accreditation. Overcoming these challenges is crucial to attracting talented professionals and fully realizing the benefits of health informatics.
The document provides an overview and introduction to the WECAN Academy 2019. The key points are:
1. The WECAN Academy brings together two existing patient advocacy training programs - the SmartStart program for new advocates and the Masterclass for experienced advocates.
2. The 2019 Academy saw 105 patient advocates from 26 countries participate across the two programs, covering topics across 4 knowledge pillars - research and data, healthcare systems and policy, advocacy tools and skills, and disease and care.
3. The document outlines the schedule and sessions covered across the 3 day program for SmartStart and Masterclass participants, demonstrating the increasing complexity and specialization of topics covered each day.
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This document provides guidance on starting and maintaining an effective Twitter account for a rare disease. It recommends choosing a memorable username and hashtag, filling out your profile, following related accounts and hashtags, engaging in conversations rather than just sharing links, and using tools like HootSuite to schedule posts and monitor discussions. The key is to start listening, learn from others in your rare disease community, and sustain activity over time through strategic planning and involvement of a team.
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There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
Despite these headwinds, industry leaders and investors remain confident that cell therapies are poised to address significant unmet need in patients suffering from autoimmune disorders. However, the extent of this impact on the treatment landscape remains to be seen, as the industry rapidly approaches an inflection point.
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