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Inequities Between Provinces in Treating Rare Diseases

Inequities Between Provinces in Treating Rare Diseases

by CAP | Feb 8, 2016 | News

John and Kelvin Dyck may be brothers, but the two men share more than a last name. They also have in common a rare condition called Pompe disease. The genetic disorder affects only about one in 40,000 people, and causes a progressive weakening of heart and skeletal muscles. Over time, it can be fatal. But although…

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