IgG4-Related Disease Signs and Symptoms - Rare Disease Advisor
Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a chronic fibroinflammatory disorder that was identified in the 21st century. It is recognized as a systemic, immune-mediated condition, and …
Overview of Sickle Cell Disease Types - Rare Disease Advisor
Nov 9, 2021 · Sickle cell disease (SCD) comprises a group of inherited red blood cell disorders characterized by structural abnormalities of hemoglobin, the protein responsible for …
ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Overview - Rare Disease Advisor
Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) comprises a group of rare autoimmune conditions characterized by inflammation and the destruction of …
Myasthenia Gravis Prognosis - Rare Disease Advisor
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the body attacks components of the neuromuscular junction (NMJ), causing weakness of voluntary skeletal muscles and …
Muscular Dystrophy Prognosis - Rare Disease Advisor
Muscular dystrophy (MD) prognosis varies depending on the type of disease a patient has. There are many types of MD caused by mutations in various genes.
Rare Disease News, Perspectives & Resources - Rare Disease Advisor
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ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Life Expectancy - Rare Disease Advisor
Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a heterogeneous group of rare autoimmune diseases in which ANCA target and activate neutrophils. These, in turn, …
Pompe Disease - Acid Maltase Deficiency | Rare Disease Advisor
Pompe disease, also known as acid maltase deficiency or glycogen storage disease type II, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency or absence of the lysosomal acid alpha …
Myelodysplastic Syndromes Life Expectancy - Rare Disease Advisor
Jul 18, 2023 · Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a diverse group of clonal abnormalities of bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells characterized by the abnormal differentiation and …
Huntington Disease Epidemiology - Rare Disease Advisor
Huntington disease (HD) is a progressive, neurodegenerative, genetic disorder characterized by involuntary, unpredictable, sudden movements (chorea) of the extremities and facial muscles, …