A 43-year-old woman who was experiencing breathing problems and muscle weakness was eventually diagnosed with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) through genetic testing, highlighting the challenges of diagnosing the condition due to its rarity and nonspecific symptoms, according to a study. “It is important to consider late-onset Pompe disease in…

Myozyme (alglucosidase alfa), sold as Lumizyme in the U.S., eased breathing but did not improve motor function of the arms and legs in an Iranian woman with late-onset Pompe disease who went undiagnosed for many years, according to a case report. The researchers say this case highlights the…

A man with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) was initially misdiagnosed with an inflammatory muscle disease called polymyositis, according to a case study highlighting the need to incorporate imaging tests in clinical practice to reduce the delay in diagnosis and treatment. After medication failed to improve his muscle strength, the…

Staying physically active according to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines and engaging in a personalized exercise program can significantly improve the physical well-being of adults with late-onset Pompe disease, a small study found. Moreover, regular physical activity was seen to delay disease progression among the study’s participants. “Endurance,…

Nearly 1 in 4 adults with late-onset Pompe disease develop high levels of antibodies against enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). However, that does not mean they have a reduced response to treatment, a systematic review study has revealed. The findings are in line with previous data from patients with…

While it is not very common, adults with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) may go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, even if they show symptoms or signs suggestive of the disease, a study from Spain has found. Dried blood spots — a form of sampling where a drop of blood is blotted…

Before I was diagnosed with Pompe disease, I had never previously thought about accessibility. I had never pondered what accessibility means, why it is important, or what I would do if I ever had to deal with it in my lifetime. Then the year 2018 hit me…

Disease severity varied widely among adults with late-onset Pompe disease who underwent screening to assess their eligibility to participate in a gene therapy clinical trial, a study reports. Elevated levels of antibodies against the viral delivery vector were one of the exclusion criteria, suggesting that future studies may use…

Pombiliti (cipaglucosidase alfa) plus Opfolda (miglustat), a two-part therapy formerly known as AT-GAA, has been approved by the U.K.’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) as a treatment for adults with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD). “The MHRA approvals for Pombiliti and Opfolda are a major step forward for adults…

A newborn screening program for Pompe disease in Minnesota was found effective for getting babies with infantile-onset disease started on early treatment, but challenges remain for those with late-onset disease (LOPD). “The management of LOPD cases including the establishment of standardized follow up guidelines … and a better…