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Is GARD Information Reliable, and Can It Replace Advice From My Health Care Provider?

GARD information is intended to be current, reliable, and clear, and it is useful for general knowledge about rare diseases. It i…

How GARD Connects Patients with Patient Organizations and Research Opportunities

GARD connects patients to patient organizations and research opportunities through its website's support and patient-organization…

How to Contact a GARD Information Specialist and What They Can Help With

You can reach a GARD Information Specialist by submitting a question through the contact form on the GARD website (rarediseases.i…

How Can GARD Help Patients and Families with a Rare Disease?

GARD (the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center) helps patients and families by providing free, reliable, and easy-to-unde…

What Is the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) Website?

GARD is a rare disease information center that offers free, reliable, and easy-to-understand information through two channels: a …