Congenital and Genetic Conditions

Paul Orchard, MD from the University of Minnesota Medical School provides an overview of Mucopolysaccharidosis I in these CME and CNE courses. Dr. Orchard discusses the importance of newborn screening and genetic counseling, and the challenges of diagnosing and treating patients with MPS I.

WHIM syndrome is a rare, congenital primary immunodeficiency disorder associated with severe neutropenia that affects all ages. However, due to the heterogeneous presentation of the disease, coupled with lack of awareness of the condition, the diagnosis may be delayed, sometimes even into adulthood.

Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is a rare, genetic disorder that affects the central nervous systems of young patients.

Neal Weinreb, MD, FACP highlights the latest information about Gaucher disease from WORLDSymposium and provides expert analysis of its clinical relevance to help health care providers better care for patients with this rare disease.

Nancy L. Kuntz, MD, FAAN discusses diagnosing and managing people with spinal muscular atrophy through these brief courses that are certified for CME and CNEcredit.

Barbara K. Burton, MD highlights the latest information about MPSs from WORLDSymposium and provides expert analysis of its clinical relevance for members of the care team in order to help them care for patients with these rare diseases.

Ozlem Goker-Alpan, MD highlights the latest Fabry disease information from the WORLDSymposium and provides expert analysis of its clinical relevance for members of the care team in order to help them care for patients with this rare disease.