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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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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: building your support network
Living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is challenging. Building a support network can make it easie...

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5 things to know about your CIDP healthcare team
Treatment for CIDP typically involves a multidisciplinary approach and multiple healthcare providers...

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CIDP: Coping with a misdiagnosis
Three strategies for people with CIDP who experienced a misdiagnosis or a delay in diagnosis.

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Virtual Journey: ATTR Amyloidosis
Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy is a condition that is caused by a buildup of abnormal protein ...

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Finding the words: talking to your family and friends about HAE
Dr. Jennifer Caudle offers tips on how to get the conversation started with your loved ones about yo...

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Finding the words: talking to your doctor about HAE
Talking to your doctor about HAE can be difficult. Dr. Jennifer Caudle offers tips on how to make th...

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CAH: How to get the most from treatment
Five basic but important strategies that can help a person see the most benefit from treatment for C...

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Questions to ask when prescribed a new therapy for CAH
Treatment for CAH will change over a person’s lifetime. Ask these questions when discussing new medi...

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Achondroplasia: How to prepare for a healthcare appointment
Use this checklist as a guide when preparing for appointments with your achondroplasia healthcare te...

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Achondroplasia: Coordinating care among your providers
Two strategies to ensure good communication among your healthcare providers when managing achondropl...