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Rare Disease Day 2024.
Today is Rare Disease Day! This rarest of days, 29th February is a great opportunity to raise awareness about rare conditions. Visit https://www.rarediseaseday.org/ to find out more about how to get involved in this international campaign. Thanks go to all our...
Cipaglucosidase alfa (Pombiliti®) is accepted for use within NHS Scotland.
Cipaglucosidase alfa (Pombiliti®) is accepted for use within NHS Scotland The Scottish Medicines Consortium has completed its assessment of cipaglucosidase alfa and has advised that this offers an additional treatment choice as a long-term enzyme replacement therapy...
Virtual Festive Event.
AGSD-UK is holding a Virtual Festive Event on the 9th of December at 1.00pm. Come along and make sure you wear a Festive hat, as there will be a prize for the best headgear. We will have a Quiz and time for everyone to catch up. For more information, please contact...
Update on the DTX401 programme for GSD1a.
Ultragenyx have provided the following community update on the development of DTX401, their investigational gene therapy for the potential treatment of GSDIa. GSDIa Community Update
Newborn Genomes Programme.
GSDs on list of conditions for inclusion in Newborn Genomes Programme research study. Genomics England has published an initial list of conditions that will be screened for as part of their forthcoming Generation Study, which includes some GSDs. The study will...
NICE recommends cipaglucosidase alfa plus miglustat.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has today published final guidance recommending cipaglucosidase alfa (CIPA) plus miglustat, within its marketing authorisation, as an option for treating late-onset Pompe disease in adults.
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