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My take-away from the Debra’s PCC in Orlando – Part 4

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Good Morning everyone! Today I will continue with the talks from Dr. Jakub Tolar about PIP Stem Cells to optimize EB treatment and Dr. Anna Bruckner with Anemia. To see the slides in an enlarged version, simply click on the photo. Personalized Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for Optimizing EB Treatment This talk was presented by…

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Hints From Grandma Shirley

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Shirley, grandma and caregiver of Jennifer, an RDEB patient, shares her hints and tips and her knowledge about EB care with us. Constipation Hi all, I found this article in a pamphlet put out by dEBra International in their Nutrition section. Thought it might be helpful: Constipation in babies and young children is often the…

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Anemia

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Most patients with Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa are also Anemic. Anemia in EB is caused by many factors and can become very severe if not treated. Anemia means not having enough red cells and hemoglobin. This can occur because they’re not produced, or are being lost and destroyed. Anemia can lead to low oxygen levels,…

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