Today is #ChronicDiseaseDay and we need your help in raising awareness for #hypoPARAthyroidism, a #raredisease that affects ~70K-115K people in the U.S. Consider sharing this resource on your personal pages to help others learn more: https://t.co/OW0wHWUIgX
#DidYouKnow that APS Type 1 is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern? That means that the parents of APS Type 1 patients each cary one copy of the mutated gene, but typically do not show signs of signs and symptoms of the condition. #genetics#raredisease#APECED
Did you know that APS Type 1 is often misdiagnosed or diagnosed late due to its rarity and variable presentation? This can lead to delays in treatment and potentially serious complications.
Today we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women all over the world. We’d like to take this opportunity to give a shout-out to the incredible female caregivers, nurses, & doctors who provide exceptional care to patients with APS Type 1. #InternationalWomensDay#APS1
APS Type 1 is rare, but you’re not alone! To help us celebrate #RareDiseaseDay you can #ShowYourStripes by joining the APS Type 1 (APECED) Registry at https://t.co/evQE4g4KKZ
Chronic adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison’s disease) is a rare disorder characterized by chronic, usually progressive, inadequate production of the steroid hormones cortisol and aldosterone by the outer layer of cells of the adrenal glands (adrenal cortex) Source: NORD
Hypoparathyroidism in APS-1 has an autoimmune cause, but it can occur as a separate disorder associated with maldevelopment of the thymus, aortic arch and parathyroid glands (DiGeorge syndrome) or may also arise as a separate inherited disorder. Source: NORD
Newly diagnosed or simply looking for a backgrounder on APS Type 1? Check out this recent article by the NIH Study Team: “Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy.” -- Ferré et al., (2021). https://t.co/B3zkpuWPkA
BRITISH RECORD
So so close for @dinaashersmith last night as she finished fourth in the 100m final, equalling her British record of 10.83 in the process.
That time was enough to win silver in Doha but the world 200m champion had to settle for fourth in a crazy quick race.
#DidYouKnow that APS Type 1 is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern? That means that the parents of APS Type 1 patients each carry one copy of the mutated gene, but typically do not show signs of signs and symptoms of the condition. #genetics#raredisease#APECED
#DidYouKnow that APS Type 1 is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations of the #AIRE gene? To learn more about #APS1 and #AIRE, check out this article entitled “AIRE deficiency, from preclinical models to human APECED disease.” https://t.co/4nQ6p1S8vk