Lorenzo’s oil is a 4:1 mixture of two unsaturated fatty acids called oleic acid and erucic acid. Lorenzo’s oil is used as a treatment of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), and works by ... Read more

Corticosteroids are medications that mimic the activity of the adrenal hormones cortisol and aldosterone, which are deficient in cases of adrenal insufficiency. These hormones are produced by the adrenal ... Read more

An adrenal crisis, also known as acute adrenal insufficiency or Addisonian crisis, is potentially life-threatening event that can afflict people with a type of adrenoleukodystrophy known as Addison’s disease. ... Read more

Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare and progressive genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and adrenal glands. Life expectancy in ALD can vary greatly among different people and depends ... Read more

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 some tips on how to ... Read more

One of the first diagnostic tests performed when an individual shows symptoms of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) — a disease characterized by the build-up of saturated very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) — ... Read more

Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is an X-linked genetic disease that affects the brain and adrenal glands. In ALD, mutations in the ABCD1 gene result in the accumulation of a type of ... Read more

Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is an X-linked genetic disease caused by mutations in the ABCD1 gene, resulting in the accumulation of saturated very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) inside cells. These VLCFAs ... Read more

Rare genetic diseases such as adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) can pose challenges in getting proper care. An essential first step is a fruitful consultation with your doctor. Here are some tips to ... Read more