Every fall, I round up my kids for their flu shots. And every time, you’d think I was asking them to endure some sort of medieval torture. There’s bargaining, pleading, and all sorts of creative attempts to get out of it. No one is excited for flu shot day, but…
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Muscle cells in people with Pompe disease show dysregulation affecting a range of different biological processes, including molecular recycling systems, muscle fiber structure, immune activity and metabolism, according to a study. Specific patterns of molecular dysregulation were generally more pronounced in muscle from people with infantile-onset Pompe disease…
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As the mother of an 8-year-old with late-onset Pompe disease, I think about her future a lot, but not in an obvious or dramatic way. I’m not always sad or anxious; like any mom, I’m busy getting the kids to school, making dinner, and juggling the chaos of family…
Becoming educated and informed about Pompe 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 columnist’s words of wisdom to help you along on your Pompe journey.
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