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About Rare Diseases. A rare disease is defined by the European Union as one that affects less than 5 in 10,000 of the general population. There are between 6,000 and 8,000 known rare diseases. Around five new rare diseases are described in medical literature each week.
DMS: Rare Disease. DMS is listed as a  rare disease  by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).DMS is listed as a  rare disease  by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that DMS, or a subtype of DMS, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.MS (medical condition): A rare inherited disorder involving a kidney disorder that starts early... more Â». See also: Mesangial sclerosis, diffuse : Â» Introduction: Mesangial sclerosis, diffuse.