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A man diagnosed in his 60s with late-onset Fabry disease had an “uneventful” recovery after receiving both a heart and a kidney transplant in surgeries seven years apart, according to a new case report. “Heart and kidney transplants can play a major role in patients with Fabry disease who develop…
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in England has recommended that Elfabrio (pegunigalsidase alfa) be covered by the country’s national health service (NHS) and provided at low or no cost to adults with Fabry disease. About 1,150 people in England are estimated to have Fabry,…
My five kids are different in oh so many ways, which was abundantly clear from the varied responses when three of them were diagnosed with Fabry disease. Anthony, 21, was introspective and curious when he learned about Fabry four years ago. He sought to learn as much as possible…
People with Fabry disease who have burning limb pain or depression are more likely to report poor quality of life, a new study shows. Addressing these issues may help them, researchers said in “Screening for health-related quality of life and its determinants in Fabry disease: A…
Columnist Susanna VanVickle has become aware of how those with Fabry are more sensitive to kindness, partly because of their struggles.
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