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How is NPD Diagnosed?
Type A and B Niemann-Pick are diagnosed by measuring the ASM (acid sphingomylinase) activity in white blood cells.
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National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation, Inc.
How is NPD Transmitted?
All types of Niemann-Pick are autosomal recessive. This means that children with Niemann-Pick disease have two copies of the abnormal gene.
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National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation, Inc.
Niemann-Pick Disease
A general overview of Niemann-Pick disease that includes a description of the disorder, and treatment, prognosis and research information. Suggested reading for more in-depth information, a list of re
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
What are the Signs and Symptoms of NPD?
Symptoms of all forms of Niemann-Pick are variable - no single symptom should be used to include or exclude Niemann-Pick as a diagnosis.
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National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation, Inc.
What Is Niemann-Pick Disease?
Niemann-Pick Disease ("Niemann-Pick") is actually a term for a group of diseases which affect metabolism and which are caused by specific genetic mutations.
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National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation, Inc.
What Treatment is Available for NPD?
The genetic sources of Niemann-Pick have been identified and research is focusing on how the biochemical mechanisms work and how they can be corrected.
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National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation, Inc.
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