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July 8, 2020July 8, 2020

Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis for Adrenoleukodystrophy

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If you know that you and your partner are carriers of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) and risk passing the disease to your children, you may be considering a prenatal genetic diagnosis. ... Read more

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

What to Expect of a Physiotherapy Session for ALD Patients

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Physiotherapy can be helpful to people with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare genetic disease characterized by a buildup of toxic fatty molecules within cells. While there is currently no cure for ... Read more

June 24, 2020June 24, 2020

Reproductive Options for Adrenoleukodystrophy Carriers

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If you know you are a carrier of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), or if you or your partner has ALD, you may want to speak with a genetic counselor about your ... Read more

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

Clinical Trials for Adrenoleukodystrophy

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Developing treatments for rare diseases such as adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is extremely challenging. The small number of patients worldwide makes it difficult for researchers to develop and test new treatments. One ... Read more

June 1, 2020June 3, 2020

Adrenoleukodystrophy and Vision

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Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare genetic disease that can lead to neurodegeneration (nerve cell death) and adrenal insufficiency, among other symptoms. However, symptoms vary widely between types of ALD. Cerebral ... Read more

May 26, 2020May 27, 2020

Seizures in Adrenoleukodystrophy and How to Deal with Them

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Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare genetic disease characterized by the buildup of saturated very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) inside cells. When the disease affects the brain, as is most often ... Read more

May 11, 2020May 20, 2020

Adrenoleukodystrophy: What Are the First Signs?

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Some states in the U.S. test newborns for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). This often is the first indication to parents that their child may have ALD. However, there are different types ... Read more

April 28, 2020April 29, 2020

What Is Newborn Screening and How Can It Help Identify Adrenoleukodystrophy?

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Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare progressive neurological disorder. Children with the disease lack an ability to process very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) due to mutations in the ABCD1 gene. Their brain ... Read more

April 20, 2020April 22, 2020

Speech Therapy for Children with Adrenoleukodystrophy

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Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a genetic disorder that affects the nerves and the adrenal glands. Your child may have difficulty speaking and swallowing. Some children with ALD are also troubled ... Read more

April 13, 2020April 21, 2020

Tips for Dealing with Hearing Loss in Adrenoleukodystrophy

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Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a severe heritable disorder that primarily affects males. Symptoms can appear early in life. The tissues most affected are nerves and adrenal glands. One symptom that ... Read more

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