June 15, 2003 PXE News
June 15, 2003
Mammographic Findings in Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
Systematic evaluation of mammography and breast pathology in pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE).
June 15, 2003
Mammographic Findings in Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
Systematic evaluation of mammography and breast pathology in pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE).
June 15, 2003
Prominent Mental (Chin) Creases: A New Sign of Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
The presence of exaggerated mental creases is a useful physical marker for pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE).
March 8, 2004
Pregnancy and Obstetrical Outcomes in Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
What are the effects of pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) on pregnancy and on the fetus, and what are the effects of pregnancy on PXE?
August 24, 2004
U.S. Patent Office Issues First Gene Patent to Patient Advocacy Group
PXE International, a patient advocacy group representing over 3,000 patients and their families around the world, today announced that they have been awarded a landmark patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
May 15, 2006
Testicle Study Shows Additional Area of Mineralization in Patients with Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE)
An article recently published in the journal Radiology confirmed the association of pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) and testicular microlithiasis.
June 1, 2006
Treatments for Retinal Bleeding Caused by Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
Some individuals with pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) have chorodial neovascularization (CNV) and scarring, a similar problem that occurs in age-related macular degeneration. Information about AMD is often useful to people with PXE.
September 15, 2007
Finally! Analysis of the use of Avastin for Retinal Bleeding of Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
Vision loss is one of the most serious and frightening aspects of pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE).
September 15, 2007
Study on the Relationship between Genetic Mutations and Physical Symptoms of Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
The genotype is only part of the story.
November 1, 2007
PXE International Develops Genetic Test for PXE
After almost eight years of work, PXE International brings you the genetic test for PXE! Partnering with GeneDx, a laboratory in Gaithersburg, MD, we are delighted that we are able to finally offer this test.
June 9, 2008
Vitamin K Precursor Might Be Involved in Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
Does the absence of ABCC6 in PXEers prevent the liver from providing sufficient vitamin K to the periphery?