Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) research looks at the group of slowly progressive and inherited metabolic diseases which can effect skeletal structure, connective tissue, and organs of sufferers.
Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) is a rare disease caused by a genetic defect of certain enzymes that the body needs to break down molecules called glycosaminoglycans, long chains of sugars (carbohydrates) in each of our cells.
Health Europa brings you the latest mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) research news from organisations such as MPS Austria, a non-profit-orientated charitable organisation run by Michaela Weigl since 1999. MPS Austria aims to promote awareness of research into MPS through information materials.
MPS Research News
Promising clinical research could revolutionise mucopolysaccharidosis treatment
According to research, mucopolysaccharidosis treatment is still emerging, but recent drug approval & promising clinical research studies could accelerate treatment pattern for those suffering.
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Exploring mucopolysaccharide storage disorders
Susanne Gerit Kircher, Medical University of Vienna, argues that Europe must renew its efforts to tackle rare diseases such as mucopolysaccharide storage disorders.
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Becoming reality – mucopolysaccharide storage diseases and adulthood
Susanne Gerit Kircher, of the Medical University of Vienna, explains why more resources and effort must be put into understanding mucopolysaccharide storage diseases in...
Mucopolysaccharide storage diseases and puberty and adolescence
The Medical University of Vienna’s Susanne Gerit Kircher reflects on the medical progress that has allowed people affected by mucopolysaccharide storage diseases to start...
MPS Special Reports
Everything you need to know about the annual MPS therapy week
From 11 July to 20 July 2019, the annual MPS therapy week and bi-annual MPS Conference was hosted in Hinterglemm, in the South-East of...
Latest MPS eBooks
Austrian MPS Society’s Therapy Week
Mucopolysaccharidosis are a group of rare, inherited, and incurable diseases, and MPS Society Austria aims to help people and families living with these diseases...
Supporting patients and families with Mucopolysaccharidosis
Founded in 1985, MPS Austria supports children with Mucopolysaccharidosis and other similar Lysosomal diseases, and their families, by helping to increase quality of life.
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Understanding MPS and other similar Lysosomal diseases
MPS Austria wants to make everyday life easier for children with Mucopolysaccharidosis and other similar Lysosomal diseases, and their families, by supporting them with...
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The Fool’s Tower: Europe’s oldest accommodation for mental patients
Health Europa explores with those involved in managing and expanding the then-hospital for mental patients, Vienna’s Narrenturm (Fool’s Tower).
In September, Health Europa travelled to...
The Swiss perspective on mucopolysaccharide disease
Dr Fredi Wiesbauer, vice president of the Swiss Mucopolysaccharide disease (MPS) Society met with Health Europa and explored the Swiss experience of hosting such...
The Austrian MPS Society’s Therapy Week – more than just therapy
In July, Health Europa saw first-hand how the Austrian MPS Society’s Therapy Week brings patients and their families together for more than just a...