How Does Adrenoleukodystrophy Affect Life Expectancy?
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare and progressive genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and adrenal glands. Life expectancy in ALD can vary greatly ... Read more
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Aging Raises Risk of Women Developing ALD Symptoms or More Severe Disease, Study Suggests
Age is the major risk factor for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) symptoms and their severity in women carrying one mutated copy of the ABCD1 gene — the gene associated with ... Read more -
Researchers Develop Efficient Method to Screen for ALD in India, Study Reports
A rapid and efficient method to screen newborns or people at risk for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) in India has been developed, according to a new ... Read more -
Dealing with Dysphagia When You Have Adrenoleukodystrophy
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common symptom of adrenoleukodystrophy. Dysphagia can greatly affect patients’ nutritional intake if not attended to in time. Here are ... Read more -
Immune Cells in Blood Samples from X-ALD Patients May Predict Response to Treatment, Study Says
Immune cells derived from blood samples of people with adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) may help in evaluating their inflammatory status of patients and likely response to treatment, ... Read more
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Understanding Blood Test Results in Adrenoleukodystrophy
One of the first diagnostic tests performed when an individual shows symptoms of adrenoleukodystrophy ... -
Most ALD Patients Without MRI Lesions Retain Normal Cognitive Function, Study Suggests
Most men with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) who show either minimal or no visible lesions in ... -
Adrenoleukdystrophy and ADHD
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is an X-linked genetic disease that affects the brain and adrenal glands. ... -
Researchers Discover New Genetic Mutation Among 6 Chinese Men with AMN
A new study in six Chinese men with adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) revealed a novel ABCD1 gene ... -
Importance of Genetic Counseling in Adrenoleukodystrophy
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is an X-linked genetic disease caused by mutations in the ABCD1 gene, ... -
Symptoms of Peroxisomal Disorders Like X-ALD Often Mistaken for Another Disease, Study Finds
Peroxisomal disorders, including adrenoleukodystrophy, are evident in a relatively high number of Chinese patients ...
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