TY - BOOK AU - Institute of Medicine A2 - Marilyn J. Field A2 - Thomas F. Boat TI - Rare Diseases and Orphan Products: Accelerating Research and Development SN - 978-0-309-15806-0 DO - 10.17226/12953 PY - 2010 UR - https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/12953/rare-diseases-and-orphan-products-accelerating-research-and-development PB - The National Academies Press CY - Washington, DC LA - English KW - Health and Medicine AB - Rare diseases collectively affect millions of Americans of all ages, but developing drugs and medical devices to prevent, diagnose, and treat these conditions is challenging. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends implementing an integrated national strategy to promote rare diseases research and product development. ER -