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Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a mysterious syndrome with no known etiology, although causes are suspected with this disorder.   One suspected cause of TS is believed to be a childhood onset hereditary familiar neurological disorder possibly due to a genetic mutation.  This results in a neuropsychiatric brain developmental disorder as well as unregulated neurotransmitters in the brain of a TS patient- dopamine in particular, which is elevated beyond normal measures.  The syndrome has been identified since...

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Down syndrome is one of about twelve identified chromosomal disorders- some of which are caused by additional chromosome, in whole or in part.  With Down syndrome, that extra chromosome is added to the 21st chromosome during fetal development.  Down syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21.   Chromosomes are strands that contain DNA and protein which are necessary for cell division and genetic diversity.  The syndrome was given recognition by Dr. John Down in 1866. The...

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Huntington’s disease is an autosomal –dominant   movement, and cerebellar disorder first given its name that was well over a hundred years ago by a physician who had his surname to offer this devastating and degenerative brain disorder.  Huntington’s disease (HD) is progressive once symptoms manifest themselves within the victim- which is remarkably when that victim is middle-aged.  Presently, there may be 30 thousand people with HD in the United States. HD is a genetic disorder,...

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An Autosomal Recessive Genetic Disorder: Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is known as what is called an autosomal recessive genetic disorder. With cystic fibrosis, each of your parents contributed to you what are known as CFTR protein genes that were mutated, meaning the genes are defective, which is why one acquires CF. The disease was first recognized during the 1930s. The name of the disease is derived from the frequent scarring of the pancreas associated...

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Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life and every pregnancy is truly a miracle. Because women having been having babies for centuries, there are still many myths and old wives tales about pregnancy, which modern obstetrics is just starting to dispel.Myth 1. Pregnancy care starts after you get pregnantMost women register with their obstetrician for medical care after they get pregnant. After all, we are all familiar with the adage:...

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My expereince last evening with a patient...was an eye opener.. 'Doc, would you like to tell the gender of my baby', she said in a monotone.There were no expressions in her voice.The eye contact was missing and she was quite sure of the answer. Quite contrary to her expectations I said, 'What makes you think so?'.'All doctors ',she said who examined me previously told me that this is possible after 7 months!'. Then I realized...

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