Tag: patient support groups

  • EDMD

    EDMD Definition and Description of EDMD EDMD, or Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by muscle weakness and wasting, particularly affecting the shoulder, upper arm, and lower leg muscles. It also impacts the heart, leading to potential cardiovascular issues. This condition typically manifests during childhood or early adulthood, with symptoms progressively worsening…

  • Bullosa Hereditaria

    Bullosa Hereditaria Definition and Description of Bullosa Hereditaria Bullosa Hereditaria, also known as Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), is a group of rare genetic skin disorders characterized by fragile skin that blisters easily. The term refers to a set of inherited conditions where mutations in specific genes cause the skin to be unable to withstand normal friction…