Genetic Diseases/Rare Disorders

Fabry disease
Do you have
• Protein in your urine?
• A family history of heart attack or stroke?
• A family member on dialysis and they don't know why?
• Episodes of pain, numbness or tingling in your hands and feet?
• An inability to sweat?

Fabry Disease is a rare, inherited, but treatable disorder that happens when fatty materials build up over time in the walls of blood vessels and other tissues. For more information on support regarding Fabry disease, visit the New England Fabry Support Group.

Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic Kidney Disease is the most common genetic, life threatening disease affecting more than 600,000 Americans and an estimated 12.5 million people worldwide - regardless of sex, age, race or ethnic origin. In fact, PKD affects more people than cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, hemophilia, Down syndrome and sickle cell anemia ‹ combined.

To learn more about the HALT PKD clinical study, download the brochure.
For more information on diagnosis and treatment, click here.