Multiple sclerosis (also known as MS) is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. The disease causes damage to a fatty substance called myelin, which serves as a coating that insulates the nerve fibers and enables electrical message transmitting. The healthy function of our brain is based on transmission of electric signals, any […]
A cyst is a small fluid filled sac. In polycystic kidney disease, a multitude of fluid filled sacs develop in the kidneys. There are two main types of this disorder that differ in their age of onset. The first type is ADPKD (autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease), also known as adult type polycystic kidney disease. […]
Albinism is a genetic disorder that affects pigmentation of the skin, hair, and eyes. People with albinism are more sensitive to light and are at an increased risk for developing skin cancer. In addition, some suffer from vision impairments, nystagmus (involuntary eye movements), myopia, and more. This disorder is caused by a gene mutation that […]
Bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic depression) is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood changes that do not necessarily depend on environmental circumstances. People with bipolar disorder experience shifts between extremely elevated mood (mania) and low mood (depression). In some cases, several years may pass between episodes. Some people do not experience symptoms […]
Contrary to popular belief, not every case of fetal
Hemochromatosis (sometimes known as “iron overload”) is a condition
Hemophilia is a genetic disorder in which the blood
Diaphragmatic hernia is a congenital defect in the diaphragm.
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