People with different lysosomal storage diseases have varying beliefs about prescribed medicines, which reflect their current medical needs, a study has found. Particularly, attitudes toward treatment in Fabry disease vary according to gender and are different in Fabry and other related disorders. According to researchers, these beliefs should be…
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The case of a South African man diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a disease of the heart muscle, who was later found to also have Fabry disease, suggests the rare inherited condition may be an underdiagnosed contributor to HCM, per a report. The researchers say this case “demonstrates the…
Mild to moderate cerebrovascular disease, which occurs when blood flow in the brain is impaired, is a characteristic brain signature in adults with Fabry disease, according to a new study. Nearly half of those examined showed signs of white matter damage, for which impaired kidney function was the sole…
Two friends and I recently left the warmth of Texas to brave the snow and freezing temperatures of Kansas, where the three of us have sons at Benedictine College. The campus hosts a mother-son (and father-daughter) event, with a cocktail hour, a fine dinner, and a dance. It was a…
Becoming educated and informed about Fabry disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Fabry disease journey.
There is no cure for Fabry disease yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about the approved and experimental therapies here.
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