title: Management options for rare diseases in children and adolescents in Georgia (experience of the country with transitional economy).
abstract: We present the results of our research and organizational work aimed at the management optimization for the rare diseases in Georgia (the Country with Transitional Economy). We compiled a list of the rare diseases actual for Georgia; elaborated algorythms and expert systems supporting the diagnosis making process for various clusters of the rare diseases; translated into Georgian and adapted textual materials regarding the management of various rare disorders; assessed the awareness level for the rare diseases of the pediatricians and general practioners in Georgia and attempted to raise it by organizing seminars and conferences, including international ones, in various regions of Georgia; elaborated a model of the expert system (based on the fuzzy logic principles) for unmasking the cases suspicious for the rare disease; laid the foundation for the national register of the rare diseases in children and adolescents; elaborated the module for post-graduate education regarding rare diseases; organized the center for the rare diseases.
authors: Tbilisi State Medical University, Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia.
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authors: Pagava
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authors: Abesadze
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authors: Uberi
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authors: Korinteli
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authors: Paghava
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authors: Kvezereli-Kopadze
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authors: Parulava
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authors: Korinteli
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