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Neuromuscular diseases are a large group of disorders that primarily disrupt the normal functioning of muscles and the nerves that control them. This leads to muscle weakness, impaired movement, and often progressive disability.
Examples of neuromuscular diseases are:
Gaucher Disease is the most common Lysosomal Storage Disease, yet it is still considered an Orphan Disease. Currently affecting over 8,000 American’s, it is a genetic disorder resulting in an enzyme deficiency. Type 1 disease usually results in an enlarged liver, enlarged spleen, anemia and bone disease. Without therapy this significantly impacts both the quality and duration of life. Type 3 disease impacts all of the above as well as causing progressive and ultimately fatal neurological deterioration.