Leukodystrophy refers to a group of diseases that affect the central nervous system. Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment options of Leukodystrophy today. Skip to main content .

Leukodystrophy damages the brain’s white matter, which is made up of nerve fibers and a protective layer called the myelin sheath. Different types of genetic changes cause each type of ...

Metachromatic leukodystrophy leads to progressive damage of the cells in the central and peripheral nervous system, leading to muscle weakness, and other symptoms. Problems in nerve function ...

Genetic white matter disorders (inherited leukodystrophies) affect the myelin—or white matter—of the brain, spinal cord, and often peripheral nerves. Myelin is the protective covering of the nerve ...

Walking speed is gaining traction as a vital sign, providing critical information about physical and mental health risks. Here’s when to get a gait analysis.

Release Therapeutics SA has announced that it has secured CHF3.3 million (US$3.87 million) in seed funding. The proceeds will be used to finance primate studies of the company’s cell ...

A 3 year-old girl presented with progressive spasticity, visual loss and loss of motor milestones. Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD): Flair axial MRI images. Note the bilateral confluent white matter ...

Claire Edwards has AARS2 leukodystrophy which affects the brain and nervous system A man is desperately trying to raise awareness of a rare genetic disorder affecting his wife. Paul Edwards said ...

It took three years of appointments and scans before Sofia was diagnosed with TUBB4a leukodystrophy, an incurable genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. Symptoms of TUBB4a ...

My 17m old (ex 32-week prem), has been diagnosed with periventricular leukodystrophy. The initial diagnosis was periventricular leukomalacia. What is the difference, and what does this mean for him?

Orchard Therapeutics hopes its newly approved treatment for metachromatic leukodystrophy will save children's lives — and establish that this form of gene therapy can be profitable.