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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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Being a caregiver for someone with ATTR-CM
Why caregivers for people with this heart condition need to prioritize their health, including menta...

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Strategies to lower the cost of treatment for ATTR-CM
Strategies that may help ease your out-of-pocket costs for treating transthyretin amyloid cardiomyop...

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ATTR-CM: Helping a loved one manage multiple medications
Strategies for caregivers of people with ATTR-CM when a treatment plan involves taking multiple medi...

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Early signs and symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
What parents need to know about the most common form of muscular dystrophy in children.

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Understanding the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
How the symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) change as a person grows from childhood into y...

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What healthcare providers treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
A who’s who of the different members of the interdisciplinary team that treats Duchenne muscular dys...

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Questions about Duchenne muscular dystrophy clinical trials
What to ask your child’s healthcare providers about new treatments and clinical trials for Duchenne ...

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy and caregiver mental health
If you are caring for a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, it’s important to care for yourself....

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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...

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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...