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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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5 resources for NF patients and parents
Links for finding specialists, patient education, family retreats, and summer camps for kids with NF...

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NF glossary: terms to help understand neurofibromatosis
Key terms to help you better understand this rare genetic disorder.

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What are the different types of NF?
Learn about the three types of neurofibromatosis—NF1, NF2, and schwannomatosis.

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