by Valaura | Nov 18, 2022
Population-based newborn screening happens on a large scale and can help detect health problems leading to faster and more effective treatment. The process involves a small prick to a baby’s heel and collecting a blood spot (similar to traditional diabetes testing)....
by Valaura | Nov 18, 2022
People with PI often become their own greatest advocates. Many of our members learn about their suspected or diagnosed illnesses and then work to educate their healthcare providers as they seek diagnosis and treatment. Your doctor may refer you to a clinical...
by Valaura | Nov 18, 2022
While the symptoms of primary immunodeficiency vary among people and specific disease types, there are some common warning signs. PI warning signs in children If your child has two or more warning signs, talk to your doctor about the possibility of an underlying...
by Valaura | Nov 18, 2022
With proper treatment, many people with PI experience a dramatic improvement in their health, well-being and quality of life. Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy The most common treatment option for PI patients is Immunoglobulin (Ig) replacement therapy. Immunoglobulin...
by Valaura | Nov 18, 2022
Recent technological and medical advances have seen a rapid increase in the discovery of genetic defects and disorders. In particular, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) has helped researchers discover hundreds of gene defects that impact the immune system through whole...