A 10-year-old boy diagnosed with Fabry disease was also found to have a rare blood disorder called congenital dyserythropoietic anemia (CDA) in a case researchers said was highly unusual. In CDA, anemia, that is, a shortage of red blood cells that transport oxygen in the bloodstream, results in symptoms…
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Amicus Therapeutics and Teva Pharmaceuticals have struck a deal that will allow the latter to sell a generic version of Galafold (migalastat), Amicus’ chaperone therapy for Fabry disease, to patients in the U.S. Under the agreement, Teva will have its clearance on Jan. 30, 2037, assuming the…
Treatment with Elfabrio (pegunigalsidase alfa), given at more spaced intervals and at a higher dose than that approved for Fabry disease, appears to be safe and effective for adults with stable disease, data from a Phase 3 clinical study suggests. Developed jointly by Chiesi Global Rare Diseases…
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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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