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University of Liverpool scientists identify new cases of AKU
Wed 15 Feb 2012 03:26:27 | 0 comments
Our partners at the University of Liverpool have confirmed 100 new cases of AKU in Vellore, South India.
The cases were brought to their attention by Dr Issac Jebaraj, who attended our 5th International Workshop on AKU, held in Liverpool last November, and spoke about his work identifying and treating alkaptonuria patients in the Romani community.
For us, this is an exciting story, as it means more AKU patients will be able to access information and support that should help them to better cope with the disease. We're especially pleased that the news story has been picked up by several sites internationally, including those in India (Yahoo! India), Malaysia (Malaysia Sun) and Africa (Africa Leader). We hope that it will lead to more contact with AKU patients and their doctors in countries where there is little knowledge of the disease.
One of the biggest problem in AKU, as all rare diseases, is a lack of awareness. In a few weeks time, it'll be Rare Disease Day (29 February 2012) - so if you want to do your bit to help, have a look at some ideas online: www.RareDiseaseDay.org
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