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My Son, Who Has Pompe Disease, Is About to Become a Brother

A little over a year ago, I wrote a column discussing the topic of family planning. Recently, we discovered that our family will be growing by one! We have lots of planning to do before my new baby comes next January. Of course, we are happy about the news…

Study: Pompe More Common Than Previously Estimated

The number of people with Pompe disease varies according to ethnic group and may be higher among all ethnicities than previously estimated, a study suggests. According to the investigator, the study stresses the importance of analyzing genetic disorders in the general population to improve predictive and preventive medicine. “With this…