US launches undiagnosed diseases program.

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Gahl said that as the physicians in the program develop more experience with diagnosing these cases, they will try to develop a protocol to help other physicians' workup for patients with conditions that previously eluded diagnosis.No t all patients who enter the program may ultimately be diagnosed, and even when a condition is identified, a useful treatment may not be available. For example, there is no treatment or cure for Young's condition. But she said she finds solace in knowing what is wrong, receiving support from the clinical center staff, and participating in research at the center that may one day help others.