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NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER  

This is an overview of the genetic disorder known as Rett Syndrome, complicating the neurological development in children.

Offering an overview of the genetic disorder known as Canavan disease and the impact on children as they grow

When you hear the acronym "XP", you probably think about the Windows platform, but it also stands for xeroderma pigmentosum, which is a genetic disorder found in only one in every one million people in the world.

When diagnosed with the genetic neurological complication known as Louis-Bar syndrome, it is important to manage the symptoms involving degenerative changes in mobility and function.

For children who live with Angelman's syndrome, it is important to manage the seizure disorder early so as to prevent long term health complications.

A Layman's Overview of a Common Neurological Disorder

Offering an overview of the cause, origin, symptoms and management of adrenoleukodystrophy, a genetic disorder.

Parents who have an autistic child will be encouraged when they hear that researchers are working on new treatents for these children.

This is an overview of the rare disorder involving decreased lower extremity reflexes and hyperdilation of the pupils, known as Adie Syndrome.

What is OCD and how will you know if it affects you? This article is a brief overview of what this mental disorder is, and what the other co-morbid mental disorders are.

For children born with neurofibromatosis, early diagnosis and treatment is important to overall health.

As a male dominated genetic disorder, Fabry disease can lead to life altering complications in men.

This is an overview of Arnold-Chiari malformation, a genetic disorder leading to neurological and cognitive impairment.

This essay describes the history of epilepsy and the various treatments used through out it's history. The essay also discusses the biology behind Epilepsy as well as triggers for an attack.

A closer look at an involuntary neurological disorder. Tourette Syndrome currently affects more than 200,000 Americans.

This disease invades a person, and over a period of time can totally debilitate them.
This is a chronic neurological disorder that is progressive.

Childhood disintegrative disorder is a devastating disorder that is similar to autism and is part of the autism spectrum disorders. There is no cure and no treatment.

Alexander Disease is an extremely rare neurological disorder.

As a genetic disorder, some children may experience amelia in result to trauma or infection but most experience the complication in response to a genetic complication.

As a rare genetic disorder, victims of Batten disease suffer a shorten life span. This is an overview of the childhood disorder.

We can rule out the genetic disorder that causes nonstop, torturous hunger, because of one obvious physical trait that Connor McCreaddie has.

For individuals who suffer from the genetic disorder known as primary ciliary dyskinesia, there are many complications including the risk for recurrent lung infections.

Our dog was diagnosed with Canine Drop Jaw, a rare neurological disorder in animals. One veterinarian thought it was a canine stroke.

Gerstmann's Syndrome is neurological brain disorder, affecting the parietal lobe, result of a stroke & damage to a part of the brain. Rarely diagnosed in children and no permanent cure.

The effects of Holt-Oram vary from mild to severe and can vary from person to person. Although the disorder can be quite severe and there is no cure, the effects of the disorder can be treated thanks to medical advances.

What to expect when your child is born with the rare genetic defect known as AASE syndrome.

An overview of Basal cell nevus syndrome, also known as Gorlin's syndrome, and the effect on genetic disorders leading to musculoskeletal complications and skin disorders.

If you suffer from rigidity of muscles, you may be experiencing a complication with a disorder known as Stiff Person Syndrome, SPS

Sanfilippo syndrome is a rare condition that causes mental retardation over a period of time as well as behavioral problems and slight birth defects as well.

People who suffer from ACHOO syndrome commonly will sneeze excessively, approximately 30 to 40 times, when they look into a bright light.

If your child appears clumsy, the complication may be indicative of a neurological disorder often first diagnosed in grade school.

My daughter Noel was born with a rare neuro-genetic disorder called Angelman Syndrome. The most common question I am asked is “What is Angelman Syndrome?” This article is an attempt to give others a general overview of the disorder.

As a rare genetic disorder, Brittle Bone Disease is attributed to lack of collagen production within the bones. This is an overview of the cause, origin, symptoms and treatment options.

Michael is not your typical 3 year old. He stands back and watches as the other kids play together. He often screams at or pushes other children. His language skills are not well developed. He suffers from Sensory Integration Disorder.

In late October 2006 Kaylee Ott was diagnosed with Hyperinsulinism, which is a genetic disorder, which causes the pancreas to produce too much Insulin, which can lead to low blood glucose levels, which causes seizures, brain damage and sometimes death.

Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder where the brain is not able to regulate sleep and wake cycles normally. There is no cure for the condition, but medications and various behavioral strategies do help with symptoms.

Often affecting the Jewish population of Eastern European decent, Gaucher Disease can lead to life long health complications

Aarskog syndrome is often passed from parent to child without any knowledge the parent was a carrier of the genetic defect. For this reason, prenatal and family planning discussions are important.

Aarskog syndrome is very rare and it is a genetic disorder. Aarskog syndrome is recognized by the growth of a child being stunted.

It seems that lately everyone knows someone who has a Neurological disorder. There is Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, Bell's Palsy, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy.

As a rare genetic disorder, Pompe disease is often confused for a disease associated with muscular dystrophy

Offering an overview of Edwards' syndrome, a genetic disorder at chromosome 18

For expecting couples who are considering prenatal genetic counseling, this is an overview of the risks associated with Cockayne syndrome.

Offering an overview of the genetic defect known as Machado-Joseph disease and the impact on the CNS beginning in childhood or adolescence.

Are you a good candidate for genetic testing?

For loud breathers who are otherwise healthy, lung pinprick condition may be a genetic cause of the abnormally heavy inhales and exhales.

Tens of thousands of calories a day and still hungry: Always feeling hungry, starved, despite eating tons of food. Imagine that no matter how much you eat, you always feel this hungry. You may be fat, yet feel in a constant state of starvation.

Hypertrichosis is a very sad and misunderstood disorder of excessive, unwanted body hair. Unfortunately, some of the individuals with severe hypertrichosis have been displayed in carnival sideshows with names like "dog-boy" or the "bearded lady."

Creating a family tree is an important component of genetic counseling.

If your child is clumsy, he may be suffering from a disorder known as DCD, Developmental Coordination disorder.