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Centogene has launched CentoCloud, a cloud-based platform designed to allow decentralized analysis and interpretation of an individual’s genetic data, thereby providing fast diagnostic insights and medical reports. Reported to be powered by proven bioinformatic pipelines and the world’s largest rare disease-centric bio/databank, this software-as-a-service platform is expected to…
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Global Genes, a worldwide non-profit, is seeking to support in-person meet-ups that provide access to educational resources and assistance for patients, caregivers, and advocates for rare diseases, such as aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. Under the group’s 2022 RARE Meet-Ups Impact Grant program, U.S.-based support groups…
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) asks Americans to plan ahead to participate in the Light Up for Rare campaign to raise awareness of rare diseases. NORD is the U.S. sponsor for Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28. The annual awareness day spotlights approximately 7,000…
When you have a child with a rare disease, life and friendships are anything but static, writes columnist Richard E. Poulin III.
Check out AADC News’ collection of Health Insights, where you can find a variety of information relevant for patients and caregivers.
Aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is a genetic and neurometabolic disease that affects the nervous system. Learn more about the disease here.
AADC deficiency can affect many aspects of a person’s life, including mobility, breathing, sleeping, and eating. Learn more here about different ways to manage the condition, adapt, and handle everyday tasks.
There is not yet a cure for AADC deficiency, but there are approved treatments that can help manage the condition, as well as experimental treatments in the pipeline. Learn more about treating the disease here.
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