Rare diseases may affect only a few at a time, but together they impact 6–8% of the population, with 6000–8000 conditions identified globally and around 450 known in India. Many are genetic, often affecting children, yet diagnosis and treatment are delayed because of limited awareness, research gaps, high costs , and restricted access to quality care. Although the Government of India recognised rare diseases as a priority in 2017 through the National Policy for Rare Diseases, families still face enormous challenges in getting timely , affordable support. 1 This is where platforms like Rx4 U matter. By helping families find verified assistance options, navigate documentation, and access available schemes or funding channels, Rx4 U reduces confusion and bridge the gap between urgent need and actual access, making an overwhelming journey feel a little less heavy. The Challenge of Accessing Rare Disease Medicines in Ind...
Introduction Foscavir is an antiviral medicine used for treating infections caused by certain viruses, especially in people whose immune systems are weak or compromised. It becomes particularly important in cases where standard antiviral treatments fail or when viruses become resistant. Because of its potency and specific uses, Foscavir is given under close medical supervision and plays a significant role in managing resistant or severe viral infections.¹ Understanding Herpesvirus Infections in Immunocompromised Patients When treatments like cytolytic and cytotoxic drugs weaken the body's defenses , even normal resident microbes of the skin, gut, and environment, along with viruses already latent in the body such as the human herpesviruses, can become highly pathogenic. This shift increases the number of patients experiencing exaggerated herpetic infections that may become life threatening. 2 Early recognition of infection, rapid and sp...