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Gaucher Journey: Kammeron R.

Kammeron always thought she was a carrier for Gaucher disease – but realized she needed to be her own advocate to get an official diagnosis.

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NGF Co-Founder Dr. Robin Ely Presents at WORLDSymposium Conference

Dr. Robin A. Ely, Clinical/Science Advisor, Director of the National... Read more

stretching exercises to reduce inflammation in Gaucher disease
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Stretching Exercises to Reduce Inflammation in Gaucher Disease

Inflammation is usually a healthy immune response that helps the... Read more

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Gaucher Journey: Rivka Silver

Rivka Silver learned about Gaucher after her sister's prenatal genetic testing, and it hasn't stopped her from living a full, healthy life.

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Gaucher Journey: Morán Family

Alex Morán shares the story of his son Gabriel, who presented symptoms and was diagnosed with Gaucher disease Type 1.

Ambroxol, a glucocerebrosidase (GCase) activator, represents a potential new treatment for the most severe neurological symptoms of Gaucher disease.
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Ambroxol: New Use as a Gaucher Disease Treatment?

Research on the medication Ambroxol and other existing drugs with... Read more

Cannabis for Gaucher disease pain
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Cannabis for Gaucher Disease Pain

Chronic joint pain is a common symptom of Gaucher disease.... Read more

Hands holding a drawing of a fetus
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Ashkenazi Jewish Prenatal Genetic Screening: What Future Parents Should Know

People of Ashkenazi Jewish descent have a higher risk of... Read more

Research on small molecule therapy a potential treatment for Gaucher disease
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Small Molecule Therapy for Gaucher Disease and GBA1-Associated Parkinson’s Disease

Mutations of the GBA gene cause Gaucher disease and are... Read more

Patient receiving therapy for Gaucher disease.
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Enzyme Replacement Therapy for Gaucher Disease: Frequently Asked Questions

People with Gaucher disease, an inherited condition, don’t make enough... Read more

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