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Pompe Disease - Advances in Diagnosis and Management
This review examines current breakthroughs in the understanding and treatment of Pompe disease, a genetic disorder caused by a deficiency in the GAA enzyme that leads to harmful glycogen buildup. The text highlights how early diagnosis is improving through umbilical cord blood testing in newborn screening, while next-generation enzyme replacement therapies (ERTs) like avalglucosidase alfa offer better outcomes for patients. Despite these medical gains, the sources emphasize that the central nervous system remains a difficult target for current drugs, prompting research into gene therapy and…
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