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CANOMAD Syndrome
Overview
CANOMAD syndrome is a rare chronic immune-mediated demyelinating polyneuropathy. CANOMAD stands for Chronic Ataxic Neuropathy Ophtalmoplegia IgM paraprotein Cold Agglutinins Disialosyl antibodies. Signs and symptoms of CANOMAD may include loss of muscle, tendon, and joint sensation, abnormal gait (walk), ataxia, tingling sensation on the skin around the mouth or extremities, paralysis of eye muscles, difficulty swallowing and speaking, and rarely respiratory muscle weakness. This condition is caused by the presence of anti-diasialosyl antibodies in the body. Oral or intravenous corticosteroids, ยง-interferons, plasma exchange, intravenous immunoglobulin, and cytotoxic drugs have all been used in treating CANOMAD with limited success. Source: Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD), supported by ORDR-NCATS and NHGRI.
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Genetic & Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD)
GARD provides the public with access to current, reliable, and easy-to-understand information about rare or genetic diseases in English or Spanish.
Support Organizations
Support organizations can provide help and guidance in areas such as peer matching, education and training, and therapy and counseling.
Disease Resources
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The Progeria Handbook; A Guide for Families and Health Care Providers of Children with Progeria.
This 100-page handbook helps answer many questions for children with Progeria about how to optimize quality of life through daily care and medical treatment. Contains basic health facts,daily care recommendations and extensive treatment guidelines.
AAMDSIF Online Academy (webinars)
200+ FREE webinars for patients, families and caregivers about rare blood cancers and bone marrow failure diseases.
Educational Resources
Publications, links to patient conferences and webinars
Disease Information
Descriptions of various rare blood cancers and bone marrow failure diseases.