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Biosensors (Basel)
January 2025
Department of Optometry, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232 Gongneung-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea.
Ocular cystinosis is a disease in which accumulated cystine crystals cause damage to the eyes, necessitating timely treatment and ongoing monitoring of cystine levels. The current treatment involves frequent administration of cysteamine eye drops, which suffer from low bioavailability and can lead to drug toxicity, making it essential to prescribe an appropriate dosage based on the patient's condition. Additionally, cystine crystal levels are typically assessed subjectively via slit-lamp examination, requiring frequent clinical visits and causing discomfort for the patient.
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November 2024
Chiesi España S.A.U., Barcelona, Spain.
Background: Few studies have assessed patient-reported experience measures in nephropathic cystinosis. This study uses patient reports focused on the impact of cystinosis, cysteamine treatment-associated problems, and therapeutic adherence and suggests potential actions for improvement.
Methods: In March 2022, six patients with nephropathic cystinosis treated with cysteamine, aged between 12 and 40 years as well as two caregivers, underwent standardized online interviews.
Genes (Basel)
November 2024
Department of Operative/Restorative Dentistry, Periodontology and Pedodontics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 80336 Munich, Germany.
Background/objectives: Genetic newborn screening (NBS) has already entered the phase of common practice in many countries. In Germany, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and sickle cell disease (SCD) are currently a mandatory part of NBS. Here, we describe the experience of six years of genetic NBS including the prevalence of those three diseases in Germany.
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November 2024
Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatments of Bone Diseases, INSERM UMR1033, Lyon, France.
Unlabelled: Cystinosis metabolic bone disease (CMBD) is an emerging concept in infantile nephropathic cystinosis, patients presenting with bone pains, fractures, and deformations during teenage or early adulthood. The underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Our aim was to explore the pro-inflammatory profile of osteoclastic lineage in cystinotic patients.
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October 2024
Department of Ophthalmology, Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital, Mohammed VI University of Sciences and Health, Casablanca, MAR.
Infantile cystinosis is a rare systemic hereditary disorder characterized by abnormal cystine accumulation in cells, leading to various complications. Ophthalmological involvement is one of the major complications of this condition and significantly impacts visual prognosis. We report the case of a five-year-old male patient who was followed up for growth retardation, rickets, and refractory metabolic acidosis and was referred to ophthalmology for severe photophobia.
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