Caregiving burden clear to parents of children with rare diseases

Parents of children living with rare diseases reported a range of unmet needs across multiple areas in a recent survey conducted in Ireland, though the degree of burden felt by families varied. Challenges included difficulties in understanding the disease and working with healthcare professionals, dealing with emotions like anger and…

New Treatments Needed to Improve Quality of Life in AADC

Aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency has a significant negative effect on patients, their families, and the healthcare system, according to a new review paper that called it “a debilitating disease that significantly impacts quality of life for individuals and caregivers.” The review found that people with AADC deficiency…