The history and background of marfan disease. Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an inherited connective tissue disorder noteworthy for its worldwide distribution‚ relatively high prevalence‚ and clinical variability. This autosomal dominant syndrome has pleiotropic manifestations involving primarily the ocular‚ cardiovascular‚ and skeletal systems. Classic marfan syndrome MFS type 1‚ MFS1 has been considered a condition caused by the deficiency of a structural extracellular matrix protein‚ fibrillin-1; however
Premium Health care Medicine Health economics
White-nose syndrome haunts bats The mysterious disease is obliterating bat colonies as it spreads across North America‚ and scientists say time is running out to save them. 7 Related Topics: Conservation‚ Endangered Species‚ Viruses & Diseases‚ Wild Animals Bats are flying ambassadors of Halloween‚ adding spooky ambience to countless forests‚ caves‚ graveyards and haunted houses. Lately‚ however‚ the tables have turned on them — Halloween and the winter it foreshadows are now an increasingly
Premium Caving Hibernation
kids‚ they wonder how many they should have. Some people want big families and others would rather have smaller ones. Then there are others that have no clue. They may worry about ‘the only child syndrome”‚ there are some people that believe it’s true. The question is ‘what is the only child syndrome? It’s a myth that dates back all the way to the late 1800s. When G. Stanley Hall said being an only child was “a disease all in itself.” Susan Newman‚ a social psychologist at Rutgers University and
Premium Family Birth order Parent
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a disorder that occurs in the nerves of the hands and wrist. The carpal tunnel is a narrow‚ rigid passageway of ligament and bones at the base of the hand. The median nerve and tendons run through the carpal tunnel. When the tunnel is swollen the median nerve is pinched and causes pain‚ weakness and numbness to the hand and wrist. While many believe that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is work-related‚ the main cause is actually hereditary. Carpal Tunnel
Premium Carpal tunnel syndrome
I found this reading pretty interesting actually. I had never heard much on Tourette’s syndrome‚ let alone the history of how it came about. Personally‚ I did not know what kinds of symptoms must be present in order for one to be diagnosed with Tourette’s. The story that was told of the man whose name was Ray‚ I found to be most interesting. Throughout the story‚ you could tell that he was not happy with the medicine he was receiving to help control his symptoms. He became angry because of the loss
Premium Psychology Thought Mental disorder
MSSW JAYWANT [] Acute coronary syndrome is a term used for any condition brought on by sudden‚ reduced blood flow to the heart. Table of Contents ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES IN OLD AGE. DEFINITION Acute coronary syndrome is a term used for any condition brought on by sudden‚ reduced blood flow to the heart. Acute coronary syndrome symptoms may include the type of chest pressure that you feel during a heart attack‚ or pressure in your chest while you’re at rest or doing light
Premium Heart Myocardial infarction Atherosclerosis
Cushing’s Syndrome and Hyperpigmentation Cushing’s syndrome is caused by abnormally high levels of cortisol. Cortisol is a steroid hormone that helps the body react to stress‚ regulate blood pressure‚ and metabolize food. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are part of our endocrine system and produce hormones that regulate our organs‚ tissues‚ and glands throughout the body. When cortisol levels are low the hypothalamus‚ a gland located in the lower portion
Premium Cortisol Hypothalamus
conditions‚ including “Hurler syndrome” as the most severe‚ “Hurler-Scheie syndrome” as moderately severe‚ and “Scheie syndrome” as the least severe. Hurler’s syndrome affects young children‚ resulting in serious developmental delays‚ severe physical problems‚ and early deaths. Therefore‚ due to its austerity‚ this paper will mainly focus on a distinct review of Hurler’s syndrome’s etiology‚ epidemiology‚ pathology‚ symptoms and treatments. Etiology: Hurler’s syndrome is one of the inherited diseases
Premium DNA Genetics Mutation
EHLERS DANLOS SYNDROME WHAT IS THE EHLERS DANLOS SYNDROME? • EDS is a group of rare inherited disorders • The disorder weakens connective tissues • Connective tissues support joints‚ blood vessels‚ skin and other organs • There are 6 major types of EDS • Different types are classified according to appearance of signs and symptoms. – Hypermobility – Classical – Vascular – Kyphoscoliosis – Arthrochalasis – Dermatosparaxis WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS? • Overly flexible joints • Hypermobility
Premium Collagen Connective tissue Blood
Problem Behavior Syndrome (PBS) are a number of antisocial behaviors that cluster together which may include family dysfunction‚ substance abuse‚ smoking‚ educational underachievement‚ suicidal thoughts/attempts‚ unemployment and even crime. (Siegel‚ 2011) There is one person that comes to mind that has a criminal record and also possesses numerous antisocial behaviors listed in the text. That person‚ sadly‚ is my ex boyfriend/ baby’s father‚ Jonathon. He is only 27 years old and already has two
Premium Family Crime Sociology