type of Opitz syndrome was linked to 22q deletion syndrome. The 22q11.2 deletion is now thought to be the original cause of the medical problems for some patients with Opitz G/BBB syndrome. Symptoms and Diagnosis: Opitz G/BBB syndrome is a genetic condition that affects several structures along the midline of the body. The most common features of this condition are: •wide-spaced eyes (hypertelorism) •defects of the larynx‚ and trachea‚ causing breathing problems and difficulty swallowing
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kidney disease? Not everyone with diabetes develops kidney disease. Factors that can influence kidney disease development include genetics‚ blood sugar control‚ and blood pressure. The better a person keeps diabetes and blood pressure under control‚ the lower the chance of getting kidney disease. What are the symptoms? The kidneys work hard to make up for the failing capillaries so kidney disease produces no symptoms until almost all function is gone. Also‚ the symptoms of kidney disease are not
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Genetic engineering is a hotly debated topic in today’s political‚ ethical‚ and social arenas. Since its development‚ many have either renounced or championed this relatively new technology and for good reason. Genetic engineering is exactly what the name implies – a method of transforming the basic building blocks of life. This new door into the very fabric of life itself opens to reveal many potential benefits and cures to those with genetic diseases or malformations that drastically alter their
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Maryland‚ USA‚ reported in the journal Nature that nearly 200 types of fungi species live on our feet. Our feet harbor more fungi than any other part of the body. REFERENCE: MEDICAL NEWS TODAY DATE PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 12‚ 2014 RINGWORM DISEASE WHAT IS RINGWORM? Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. It is not caused by worms‚ and there are no worms involved‚ despite the name. Treatment with an antifungal cream usually works well.Ringworm is a fungal skin infection. There are many
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Alzheimer disease: this is a common form of dementia it is believed to be caused by changes in the brain structure‚ and it leads to the death in brain cells usually beginning in late middle age. Risk factors Although it is still unknown what causes the deterioration of brain cells‚ there are several factors that are known to affect the development of Alzheimer’s disease. These are described in more detail below. Age: Age is the greatest factor in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The likelihood
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Behcet’s syndrome also known as Behcet’s disease causes inflammation of the blood vessels as well as other parts of the body. This disease was named after the Turkish dermatologist‚ Dr. Hulusi Behcet who first discovered it in 1937. His original description of this disease is a triad of oral ulcers‚ genital ulcers and ocular inflammation. This disease is currently recognized worldwide but the countries with the highest prevalence rate are Turkey‚ Japan‚ Korea‚ China‚ Iran and Saudi Arabia. Turkey
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Cardiovascular Disease Information “Cardiovascular disease is the commonest chronic illness in our society‚ and I think in the world” (Lewis‚ 2013). Many people suffer from cardiovascular disease there are times where it is too late to do anything about it. Suzanne Hughes‚ MSN‚ RN states that some risks factors of cardiovascular disease that we cannot change are “being a man early in life and our family history”. Some other causes of cardiovascular disease that can be prevented are the type of
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Heart disease Stress symptoms: Effects on your body‚ feelings and behavior By Mayo Clinic staff Stress symptoms may be affecting your health‚ even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is to blame for that nagging headache‚ your frequent insomnia or your decreased productivity at work. But stress may actually be the culprit. Indeed‚ stress symptoms can affect your body‚ your thoughts and feelings‚ and your behavior. Being able to recognize common stress symptoms can give you
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Addrisa Ankrah 10/16/13 English 109 Informative Speech Chronic Kidney Failure occurs when a disease or disorder damages the kidneys so that they no longer adequately remove fluids and wastes from the body or maintain proper levels of kidney-regulated chemicals in the bloodstream. Chronic Kidney Failure affects over 250‚000 Americans annually. The rate for CKD is three times higher in African Americans than Caucasians. Some people do not know they are at risk. Kidney Failure it
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Hypothyroid Disease Kelly Erickson Week 9 Assignment 9/28/13 Martha Johnson Hyperthyroid and Hypothyroid Disease "Mischief just seems to follow wherever Dennis appears‚ but it is the product of good intentions‚ misdirected helpfulness‚ good-hearted generosity‚ and‚ possibly‚ an overactive thyroid ... The Merchant of Dennis the Menace." Hank Ketchum Additionally when comparing Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism‚ it is useful to consider the symptoms‚ treatment‚ and life with the disease. The
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