You have no items in your cart.
Raising Awareness of AADC Deficiency
Having a child with is a rare genetic disorder like aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) ...
More from AADC News
-
-
PTC, Invitae Launch Free Genetic Testing to Improve AADC, Other Diagnoses
PTC Therapeutics and Invitae have partnered to launch a free genetic testing program that helps ... -
Mood Disorders in AADC Deficiency
Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is a rare genetic disorder that involves a decrease ... -
Seizure Monitors for AADC Deficiency
People with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, whose symptoms usually begin during infancy, sometimes experience ... -
Seizure Diaries for AADC Deficiency
Aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is a rare genetic disorder that causes communication problems ... -
All You Need to Know About Vitamin B6 and AADC Deficiency
Doctors often recommend vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) as a treatment for aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) ... -
How to Prepare for a Lumbar Puncture in AADC Deficiency
If your child’s doctor suspects aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, they may recommend a lumbar ... -
Oculogyric Crises in AADC Deficiency
One of the symptoms of aromatic L‐amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency are oculogyric crises, which ... -
Urine Test May Help Diagnose AADC Deficiency, Study Says
A simple urine test using widely available methods may help diagnose people with aromatic L-amino ... -
Vaccines and AADC Deficiency
Parents or caregivers of children with aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency may be wondering ... -
About the AADC Diagnostic Testing Program
There are only about 100 reported cases of aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency globally. That’s partly ... -
AADC Community Invited to Submit Works to 2020 Rare Artist Contest
To raise awareness of the rare disease community and celebrate the creativity of its members, ... -
Traveling Safely With a Child Who Has AADC Deficiency
Advanced planning is important when traveling with a child who has aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) ... -
Non-invasive Urine Test May Help in AADC Deficiency Diagnosis, Case Report Says
A case study of a 3-month-old patient provided evidence to support the use of a ... -
Genetic Counseling for Families Affected by AADC Deficiency
If you or a family member has a genetic disease like aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) ... -
What Is Genetic Testing and How Can It Help Diagnose AADC Deficiency?
Genetic testing looks for changes in the genome — an organism’s complete set of DNA ... -
Reproductive Options for AADC Deficiency Carriers
If you know you are a carrier for aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, you may ... -
Will Another Child of Mine Have AADC Deficiency?
If you have a child with aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, you may be ... -
4 Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers May Aid Diagnosis, Study Says
Four biomarkers of aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency have been identified in the cerebrospinal ... -
What is the iNTD and Its Patient Registry?
If your child has aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, you may want to consider ... -
Newborn Screening and AADC Deficiency
Newborn screening for aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency has been studied, but has not ... -
Study Characterizes Largest Group of AADC Deficiency Patients in Mainland China
The genetic variant that most commonly causes aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency seems to result ... -
Clinical Trials and AADC Deficiency
There have been only about 100 cases of aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency described ... -
AADC Patients Experience Severe Symptoms from Infancy to Adulthood, Study Reveals
Most patients with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency experience a combination of severe motor symptoms and ... -
Anesthesia and AADC Deficiency
Medical procedures and tests sometimes require anesthesia, which can be especially challenging for patients with ... -
What’s a Dystonic Crisis with AADC Deficiency, and How to Deal With It?
Aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is an extremely rare disorder that affects the nervous ... -
PTC Therapeutics to Seek FDA Approval of AADC Gene Therapy
PTC Therapeutics is planning to request U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of PTC-AADC, its investigational gene ... -
Medications to Avoid in AADC Deficiency
Aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is a rare genetic disease that affects the nervous ... -
AADC Activity Can Be Assessed with High Resolution FMT-PET, Study Shows
Changes in the activity of the enzyme aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) can be assessed through ... -
What Equipment Will my Child with AADC Deficiency Need?
Children with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency may require the help of aids and other ... -
New Method May Help Diagnose AADC Deficiency, Other Genetic Disorders of Metabolism
Measuring multiple metabolites at once in a single drop of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may hasten ... -
Mindfulness for Those Caring for a Patient With AADC Deficiency
Providing constant care and supervision for a child with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency ... -
Spoon Theory for AADC Deficiency Caregivers
Caring for a loved one with a chronic illness such as aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase ... -
Importance of Support Networks for People Affected by AADC Deficiency
A good support network is important for maintaining your physical and psychological health. Positive support ... -
AADC Deficiency May Be ‘Common’ in Neurological Problems of Unknown Origin
Although an ultra rare condition, aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency appears to be more common among ... -
Pediatric Rare Disease Therapies Increase, But Most Repurposed, Study Finds
The number of treatments for children with rare diseases has grown over the past decade, according ... -
Video: BioNews’ Social Media Campaign Highlights #WhatMakesMeRare
In recognition of Rare Disease Day Feb. 29, BioNews Services launched a social media campaign ... -
Elsevier Opens Books, Review Articles to Rare Disease Researchers Starting Feb. 29
Beginning on Feb. 29, Rare Disease Day, chapters from notable scientific books and clinical review articles ... -
Sleeping Tips for Children With AADC Deficiency
Caring for a child with aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency comes with many challenges. ... -
Patients, Supporters Worldwide Recognizing Rare Disease Day 2020
An abundance of events are afoot around the world to mark Rare Disease Day 2020 ... -
2 New DDC Gene Mutations, Identified in African American Siblings, Described in Case Report
Two previously unknown gene mutations that cause aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency have been ... -
Aquatic Therapy for Children with AADC Deficiency
Children with aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency generally have muscle weakness, uncontrollable movements, and ... -
FDA Efforts to Bring Patients into Treatment Decisions Focus of NORD Webinar
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a vast government bureaucracy, employs about 17,500 people ... -
With Post-Brexit Move to Amsterdam Complete, EMA Renews Rare Disease Focus
The gleaming new Dutch headquarters of the European Medicines Agency (EMA), fronting Domenico Scarlattilaan in ...