Our bodies contain a number of enzymes which break down compounds and make it easier to digest and remove certain particles from our systems. Some of these enzymes help us break down food, while others go after compounds our bodies deem foreign and remove them to prevent us from getting sick. One enzyme in particular, […]
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Fabry Disease Children’s Books
KIDS & PARENTS September 13, 2010
‘Joe Learns about Fabry Disease‘ is a great children’s book that is a tool for teaching kids about Fabry Disease. The book not only explains the condition but it also teaches readers about how it is treated.
April is National Fabry Awareness Month
EVENTS April 15, 2010
The month of April is National Fabry Awareness month. You can visit the National Fabry Disease Foundation Web site and request a wristband and help raise awareness about Fabry disease. Fabry disease is a lysosomal storage disorder in which the enzyme that breaks down lipids does not work or the body is not producing enough […]