For Boy With Pompe Disease, Every Active Day Is a Gift (Jane Emerson, MD)

William Lyons has Pompe disease, a genetic condition that affects about 1 in 40,000 people. His body lacks the enzyme that breaks down a sugar called glycogen and converts it to muscle-fueling glucose. It is a progressive, fatal disease that weakens muscles - including the heart - and causes developmental delays and problems with swallowing, breathing and walking.
While there is no cure, MU Health Care offers enzyme replacement therapy that helps people with Pompe disease live longer, healthier lives. It gives a kid like William the chance to enjoy being a kid.
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