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BMJ journal publishes education and practice notes on CK.
BMJ journal “Archives of Disease in Childhood” publishes education and practice notes on Creatine Kinase, including its role in signposting GSDs.
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McArdle Disease Handbook reaches 30 countries.
Recent sales in Eastern Europe and the Middle East mean “The McArdle Disease Handbook” has reached patients and professionals in 30 countries.
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Buriton Art Trail raises £400 for AGSD-UK.
Hampshire village of Buriton holds art-trail for local artists to showcase their talents, and raises £400 for AGSD-UK.
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Journal reviews progress on gene therapy for GSDs.
A paper in the journal “Human Molecular Genetics” reviews the development of gene therapy for glycogen storage diseases.
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Dylan’s idea to help his friend leads to breakthroughs.
“So Chocolate Bar” – 6 years later and one boy’s idea to help his friend with GSD1b is leading to scientific breakthroughs.
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Collaboration boosts prospect of GSD3 therapy
Ultragenyx and Arcturus announce expansion of their research collaboration to develop gene therapies for rare diseases.
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In case you missed these web site developments.
We have introduced a number of new features on the web site this year. Here is the low down.
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Amy’s school Fun Run for her brother Eric.
Twin boys born with GSD1a and 8 year old big sister Amy organised a school Fun Run to help fund research.
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Melissa
McArdle disease
GSD5
GSD5
Walker twins
GSD9a
Sue Davey
Pompe
GSD2
GSD2
Ciara Harkins
Von Gierke
GSD1a
GSD1a
Caroline Holdstock
Hers disease
GSD6
GSD6
Trushal Pindolia
Von Gierke
GSD1a
GSD1a
Jae Machin
GSD9
Marilyn Silver
Tarui disease
GSD7
GSD7
Mylo Moore
Cori disease
GSD3a
GSD3a
Andrea Duckworth
Pompe disease
GSD2
GSD2
John Davey
McArdle disease
GSD5
GSD5
Michael Taylor
Tarui disease
GSD7
GSD7
Jeanne Graham
McArdle disease
GSD5
GSD5
Jennifer Howells
McArdle disease
GSD5
GSD5
Anosha Kahn
Cori disease
GSD3
GSD3
Sam Murduck
Pompe Disease
GSD2
GSD2
Vicky Clarke
Pompe disease
GSD2
GSD2
Andy Williams
McArdle disease
GSD5
GSD5
Nikki Christie
Cori disease
GSD3
GSD3
Mike Nicholls
Pompe disease
GSD2
GSD2
David Thompson
McArdle disease
GSD5
GSD5
Tony Mitchell
Pompe disease
GSD2
GSD2
Margaret Carter
McArdle disease
GSD5
GSD5
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