So it’s been awhile since I’ve been able to post an entry. It’s been a busy time for me and the rest of the community/world as well. I thought I’d post some interesting news from the medical community.
h3.European Commission Approves Genzyme’s Myozyme
A pivotal moment in Pompe history, Myozyme has been given approval by the European Commission as a long term treatment for Pompe Disease. Myozyme is an Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) that aims to treat people suffering from Pompe Disease. It’s not a cure but a long term therapy that hopefully will stop and reverse symptoms of Pompe diseast.
This news has long been awaited by the Pompe community. It is also expected that the FDA will soon approve Myozyme in the U.S.
“Read the press release”:http://www.genzyme.com/corp/investors/GENZ%20PR-040306.asp
h3. High School Whiz Kids Search For A Cure For Muscular Dystrophy
While not directly related to Pompe Disease, this is still an interesting piece of news. For a time I was diagnosed as having Muscular Dystrophy before being correctly diagnosed with Pompe disease a few years after.
Cherry Creek High School seniors Lalith Polepeddi and Mike Polmear have found a new approach in finding a cure for Muscular Dystrophy. They are looking at a way to seal leaky muscle cell membranes that plague Muscular Dystrophy patients.
While this research is very preliminary and far from an actual cure scientists are paying attention because of the interesting approach.
Read more about “the story”:http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Health/story?id=1808757 at the ABC News web site.