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    Pioneering Case Illustrates the Promise of Personalized Gene Editing for Rare Diseases
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    KJ Muldoon has been achieving developmental milestones, but his long-term prognosis is unknown.
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    Vasculitis Awareness Month Highlights Advances in Treatment and Ongoing Obstacles
    By Larry Luxner
    The nonprofit Vasculitis Foundation advocates for patients with 1 or more of the 20-plus subtypes of the disease.
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    A Kansas Man’s Lifelong Struggle With Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
    By Larry Luxner
    Dutch filmmaker Daimon Xanthopoulos recently produced a 25-minute documentary about Donavon Decker’s life and relationships.
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    HAE affects approximately 1 in 50,000 people globally, but is far more prevalent in a few select geographic regions.
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    Diazoxide choline is believed to activate the ATP-sensitive potassium channel, which may decrease secretion of peptides that regulate appetite.

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    The Resilient Spirit of Living With Pompe Disease  
    As I sit here, reflecting on my journey with Pompe disease, I am reminded of the countless challenges that come with living with this rare genetic disorder.
    By Bruce Campbell, Pompe Disease Contributor
    June 3, 2025
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    My Friedreich ataxia (FA) diagnosis slowed me down a little, but I was still pretty heart-healthy through the years.
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    Palliative care should be integrated into the early treatment and management of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
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    Although there are early data, more research is needed regarding why ANCA develop in an inborn error of immunity and whether they play a role in AAV.
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    The Importance of International Consensus Guidelines in the Management of Achondroplasia
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    International consensus guidelines are highly valuable in ensuring that the care of patients with achondroplasia is optimized.
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    Are Mobile Apps Ripe for Usage in Telehealth Monitoring of CIDP?
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    Clinical researchers are increasingly turning to mobile apps to monitor health in patients with chronic diseases.
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