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Genetic disorders and birth defects

Find out everything you need to know about genetic disorders, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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How stress affects hereditary angioedema
Learn how physical and mental stress may impact hereditary angioedema, and ways you can reduce stres...

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5 resources for people with HAE
Where to learn more about hereditary angioedema, including patient education and support groups.

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4 reasons to consider preventive therapy for HAE
How medications that prevent HAE attacks may benefit people with hereditary angioedema and caregiver...

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Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: a glossary of terms
Terms that can help you make sense of what is happening in the body when a person has PNH.

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Preventive therapy versus rescue therapy for HAE
Treatment for hereditary angioedema focuses on preventing attacks as well as treating attacks when t...

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CRISPR gene editing offers hope for people with sickle cell disease
The groundbreaking therapy, priced at more than $2 million per patient, promises a cure for the inhe...

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Treatment for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)
How medications called monoclonal antibodies, anticoagulants, and stem cell transplants are used to ...

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ISM: tips for building your healthcare team
The healthcare providers that treat indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM), with tips on finding a spe...

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What are the treatment options for sickle cell disease?
An overview of the therapies used to treat sickle cell disease, including bone marrow transplants an...

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How can Duchenne muscular dystrophy be treated?
Get an overview of the treatments for this common form of muscular dystrophy, including exon-skippin...