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HARRISON FORD IN GSD FILM Extraordinary Measures starring Harrison Ford, based on the book "The Cure" it tells the story of John Crowley and his part in funding the development of an enzyme-replacement therapy for people with Pompe Disease. Two of John's children suffer from Pompe (GSD Type II). UK release 26th February.
MCARDLE HANDBOOK PROJECT Thanks to the Vodafone Foundation Kathryn Wright is preparing a Handbook for people with McArdle's. More details here.
Also known as Cori disease or debrancher enzyme deficiency.
Children with GSD III are often first diagnosed because they have been noticed to have a swollen abdomen due to a very large liver. Some children have problems with low blood sugars on fasting but this is not as common as in GSD I.
Growth may be delayed during childhood but the majority attain a normal final adult height. Although some older individuals develop problems with muscle weakness (which may also affect the heart), the outcome for most is good with the liver returning to a normal size with age.