ZebraMD provides a secure web platform where patients can enter their symptoms and upload medical records to receive curated information on potential rare disease associations. Its matching algorithms suggest likely conditions and enable direct, encrypted communication with vetted rare disease specialists, streamlining diagnosis and care coordination.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Patients with rare diseases often struggle to find reliable information about their symptoms and face barriers when trying to share medical records with specialists, leading to delayed diagnoses and fragmented care.
Solution
ZebraMD offers a patient-centered web platform that enables individuals to input their symptoms and receive curated information about potential rare disease associations. The secure portal allows users to upload and store medical documents, which can be shared directly with qualified specialists for review. Data-driven matching algorithms analyze the submitted information to suggest relevant conditions and guide patients toward appropriate diagnostic pathways. By streamlining communication and providing evidence-based insights, ZebraMD helps reduce diagnostic uncertainty and accelerates access to expert care.
Target Audience
Primary users are individuals suspecting a rare disease and seeking guidance, as well as rare disease specialists who need a streamlined channel to receive patient information.
Features
- Symptom entry tool that maps user-reported signs to a curated rare disease knowledge base
- Encrypted file upload and storage for medical records, lab results, and imaging
- Secure messaging interface that connects patients with vetted rare disease specialists
- Algorithmic matching that highlights likely conditions and suggests next steps for evaluation
- User dashboard that tracks submitted data, specialist responses, and recommended resources