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The international prize is given each year to a scientist who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in research in the broad field of mitochondrial biology.
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If your child has symptoms of an inherited condition or one that might be caused by a spontaneous gene mutation, your doctor may recommend genetic testing. Here's what you need to know.
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New results in cell and animal studies suggest that a drug already used for a rare kidney disease could benefit patients with mitochondrial disorders.
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Using the case of a 24-month-old African-American boy, Drs. Ganetzky and Goldstein discuss sideroblastic anemia and how it might be an indicator for multisystem mitochondrial disease.
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Dr. Cunningham writes about when and why should a muscle biopsy be considered in the evaluation of mitochondrial disease, and how to obtain a muscle biopsy.
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Dr. Marni Falk provides an overview of the field of mitochondrial medicine and the role of CHOP's Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program in advancing research and care.
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The case of a 5-year-old patient is used to explain the importance of obtaining an accurate genetic diagnosis for mitochondrial diseases, properly explaining the testing process to families, and providing counseling.
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Newly established fellowship will provide specialized training to new doctors on mitochondrial disease.
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Decades after two brothers died from a mitochondrial disease, scientists identified the causative gene mutation and say the mutation should be added to carrier screening programs.
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6ABC shows how one family is making a difference for mitochondrial medicine at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.