PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- There's no cure for neurofibromatosis (NF), and it's been said that the rare genetic disorder is becoming more common. Now a local mother, who was born with the rare disease, is ...

Most NF1-PNs cannot be fully removed with surgery or other treatments. Therefore, it’s important to take steps to manage the condition and reach out to others for support as you enter adulthood. Many ...

Von Recklinghausen’s disease (VRD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of tumors on the nerves. The disease can also affect the skin and cause bone deformities. There are three forms of ...

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a rare genetic condition that affects how certain nerve cells grow and develop. Children with NF1 can have small growths on or under the skin called neurofibromas.

You walk through life, seeing what's on the surface. But beneath it, a battle rages, unseen by most. A relentless war fought ...

I’d like to discuss here the evolving therapeutic landscape in NF1. For the past several years, the NF scientific community, including the UAB NF Research Program, has put major emphasis on conducting ...

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a hereditary condition arising from mutations in the NF1 gene, which encodes neurofibromin—a key regulator of cellular signalling and neural development. Children ...