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The unit for rare diseases acts as a coordinating unit and is not directly involved in the treatment of patients.
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You may now refer patients whom you suspect may have a rare disease for consideration by the professional team at the unit of rare diseases.
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The European Union defines rare diseases as diseases which affect no more than 5 persons per 10,000 people. It has been estimated that about 300,000 Finns have some rare form of disease, impairment, syndrome or malformation.
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Screening for rare inborn diseases is recommended for all newborn babies. The aim of the screening is to identify serious congenital diseases whose harm can be prevented by early treatment.
The Saske screening centre is a laboratory specialised in newborn screening for rare inborn diseases. Screening samples from all babies born in Finland are analysed centrally at Saske. Saske operates at Turku University Hospital.
Head, Newborn Screening Centre for Inborn Errors of Metabolism (Saske)
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In the Paediatric and Adolescent Emergency Department, we look after the emergency care of those under 16 years of age round the clock.
Children and adolescents under 16 with severe, persistent or chronic infections, such as are treated and studied in our clinic.
Home hospital care is a temporary, intensified form of treatment that replaces hospital-level in-patient care. Home hospital care is carried out when the patient's condition and treatment methods permit and with the patient's consent, during home visits or at a home hospital site.