Prognosis and Treatment of Genetic Disorders
See also: Huntington's disease clinical researchGenetic disorders rarely have effective treatments, though gene therapy is being tested as a possible treatment for some genetic diseases, including some forms of retinitis pigmentosa
Gauchers disease is a genetic disease affecting metabolism. It is more treatable then most other genetic diseases, and can be treated with enzyme replacement therapy, medication (miglustat), and bone marrow transplantion.
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