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Dieting with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
According to a story from Rare Disease Report, there are several different rare diseases and conditions in which patients can find relief from most or all of their symptoms by…
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ICYMI: Successful Phase 3 Study of Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome Drug May Win Drug Approval in US
According to a publication from BioPortfolio, American biotechnology companies Akcea Therapeutics and Ionis Pharmaceuticals recently published final study results from their phase 3 clinical study of Waylivra (generic name volanesorsen)…
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A Potential Treatment for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome Performs Well in Trials
According to a story from EurekAlert!, the results of a recent clinical trial should get the attention of patients in the US with the rare disorder familial chylomicronemia syndrome. The…
Study has Commenced for a New Potential Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome Treatment
Hypertriglyceridemia Hypertriglyceridemia is the term used to describe abnormally high numbers of triglycerides in the blood. People with Hypertriglyceridemia have an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart attack.…
New Treatment for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome is Close to Approval in the EU
Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome Familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) is a condition that is considered ultra-rare. It's caused when the enzyme called lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is impaired. It is can result in…
Importance of Patient-Centered Research in Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) Is a rare disease caused by malfunctioning lipoprotein lipase. This results in a buildup of triglycerides in the body's plasma. FCS can cause pancreatitis, memory loss, nerve…
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Heidi Jo’s Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome Story
Heidi Jo Price, beautiful and brave, has jumped out of airplanes with a pack on her back as a member of the 173 Airborne Brigade Combat Team. What brought this…
Will the FDA Hear These FCS Patients?
Lindsey Sutton showed signs of familial chylomicronemia syndrome as early as five weeks old. Sutton is now 28 years old. Because of her condition, she must adhere to a very…
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ICYMI: After Rejection, The Familial Chylomicronemia Foundation Urges The FDA to Consider Approving New Treatment
According to a story from BioSpace, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently rejected the approval of the drug Waylivra, which was in development for the treatment of familial…
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FDA Rejects Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome Drug
According to a story from Akcea Therapeutics, the company recently received a reply from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in regards to their New Drug Application for WAYLIVRA…
Results from First Study on Patient-To-Patient Connectivity in Those with FCS
According to DAIC, Akcea Therapeutics Inc., has recently announced their publication of results from their study analyzing patient-to-patient connectivity towards the management of the rare disease familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS).…
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Treatment for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome Gets Recommendation From FDA Committee
According to a story from cafepharma.com, Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. recently announced that the FDA's Division of Metabolism and Endocrinology Products Advisory Committee voted to recommend approval of the therapy Waylivra…
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Gene Therapy Appears Effective for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
According to a story from eurekalert.org, the first patient that received treatment with alipogene tiparovovec reported positive results after an eighteen month treatment period. Alipogene tiparovovec is a gene therapy…
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Communicating and Connecting With Others Can Improve Quality of Life in FCS Patients
According to a story from the Rare Disease Report, the results of a recent survey questionnaire indicate that communicating with other rare disease patients can cause a significant improvement in…
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How this Rare Disease Mom’s Letter Offers Encouragement
According to an encouraging letter she wrote in The FCS Foundation, the day that Melissa learned that her beautiful 3-week-old daughter had a rare disease- familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), or lipoprotein lipase…
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Global Genes Highlights Firefighter Experience with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
Severe diarrhea. Daily abdominal pain. Extremely high triglycerides. Chronic pancreatitis. Joint pain. Incredibly uncomfortable conditions for anyone. Now imagine you’ve experienced this pain your entire life without knowing what was…
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Read Now! The Truth About FCS in 2 Minutes
Look closely. A long shadow may be clouding your future. It's the shadow cast by the pain and suffering in your past—the parent who wasn't there, the boss who humiliated…
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Something Had to be the Stepping Stone
Medicine is expensive. Most patients aren’t millionaires. It’s disheartening that treatments which could be so beneficial are out of reach for so many. It’s even more disheartening when their production…
