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Miscarriage A miscarriage is any pregnancy that ends spontaneously before the fetus can survive. Miscarriage usually occurs before the 13th...learn more »
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Miscarriage Article
- What is a miscarriage?
- What causes a miscarriage, and what are the tests for the different causes?
- What does NOT cause miscarriage?
- Are there lifestyle factors associated with miscarriage?
- What are the symptoms of a miscarriage?
- What will the doctor look for during an examination with suspected miscarriage?
- How is threatened abortion evaluated?
- What are common terms a woman might hear during evaluation for miscarriage?
- What treatment can a woman expect when she has had a miscarriage?
- When should a woman receive evaluation for underlying causes of pregnancy loss?
- Can something be done to prevent future miscarriages?
- Miscarriage At A Glance
Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is a disease of the mucus and sweat glands. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease. The outcome of the disease...learn more »
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Cystic Fibrosis Article
- Cystic fibrosis facts*
- What is cystic fibrosis?
- What are other names for cystic fibrosis?
- What causes cystic fibrosis?
- Is cystic fibrosis inherited?
- Who is at risk for cystic fibrosis?
- What are the signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis?
- How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
- How is cystic fibrosis treated?
- Living with cystic fibrosis
- What is the outlook for cystic fibrosis?
Down Syndrome Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that results in the presence of an additional third chromosome 21, also referred to as...learn more »
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Down Syndrome Article
- What is Down syndrome?
- What are the chromosome basics of Down syndrome?
- How do the extra genes lead to Down syndrome?
- What are the risk factors for conceiving a child with Down syndrome?
- What are the characteristic features and symptoms of Down syndrome?
- What type of prenatal screening is available for Down syndrome?
- How is the diagnosis of Down syndrome made?
- What about cognitive impairment in Down syndrome?
- What other conditions are associated with Down syndrome?
- How is Down syndrome managed?
- What about early intervention and education for Down syndrome?
- What are the needs of infants and preschool children with Down syndrome?
- How do adolescents with Down syndrome develop?
- What should one expect for adults with Down syndrome?
- Do individuals with Down syndrome work?
- Where can I find clinical trials for Down syndrome?
- Down Syndrome At A Glance
- Where can I find more information about Down syndrome?
Sickle Cell Disease (Sickle Cell Anemia) Sickle cell anemia (sickle cell disease), a blood disease which shortens life expectancy, is cause by an inherited abnormal...learn more »
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Sickle Cell Disease (Sickle Cell Anemia) Article
- What is sickle cell anemia?
- How is sickle cell anemia inherited?
- What conditions promote the sickling (distortion) of the red blood cells in sickle cell anemia?
- How is sickle cell anemia diagnosed?
- What are the symptoms and treatments of sickle cell anemia?
- What is the outlook (prognosis) for patients with sickle cell anemia?
- Sickle Cell Anemia At A Glance
Trisomy 18 Trisomy 18 is an chromosomal condition that causes severe birth defects in newborns. Many babies born with trisomy 18 do not live...learn more »
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Trisomy 18 Article
- Trisomy 18 facts
- What is trisomy 18?
- What are the chromosome basics of trisomy 18?
- What are the characteristic signs and symptoms of trisomy 18?
- How common is trisomy 18?
- How is trisomy 18 diagnosed?
- Can people with trisomy 18 survive to adulthood?
- Is there any treatment for trisomy 18?
Fragile X Syndrome Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited form of mental retardation. It's caused by a mutation on the X chromosome. People...learn more »
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Fragile X Syndrome Article
- Fragile X syndrome facts*
- What is Fragile X syndrome?
- What causes Fragile X syndrome?
- What keeps the FMR1 gene from producing FMRP in Fragile X syndrome?
- Human cells 101
- How many people are affected by Fragile X syndrome?
- How is Fragile X syndrome inherited?
- What are the signs and symptoms of Fragile X syndrome?
- Intelligence and learning
- Physical
- Social and emotional
- Speech and language
- Sensory
- Is there a cure for Fragile X syndrome?
- Are there treatments for Fragile X syndrome?
- Educational options
- Therapeutic options
- Medication options
- What are the options for adults who have Fragile X syndrome?
- What should I do if I find out someone in my family has Fragile X syndrome?
- What is being done to develop treatments or a cure for Fragile X syndrome?
- Where can I go for more information about Fragile X syndrome?
- References
Genetic Disease Genetic disease is a disorder or condition caused by abnormalities in a person's genome. Types of genetic inheritance include...learn more »
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Genetic Disease Article
- What is a genetic disease?
- What are the different types of inheritance?
- Single gene inheritance
- Multifactorial inheritance
- Chromosome abnormalities
- Mitochondrial inheritance
- What is the human genome?
Birth Defects Birth defects have many causes and currently, are the leading cause of death for infants in the first year of life. Some of the...learn more »
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Birth Defects Article
- What are birth defects?
- What causes birth defects?
- What are the different types of birth defects?
- What are the treatments for birth defects?
Achondroplasia A common form of short stature, achondroplasia (dwarfism) is a genetic condition causing a disorder of bone growth. Complications...learn more »
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Achondroplasia Article
- Achondroplasia facts
- What is achondroplasia?
- What are the characteristics of achondroplasia?
- How is achondroplasia diagnosed?
- What can be done for patients with achondroplasia?
- How is achondroplasia inherited?
- What if someone with achondroplasia has children?
- What if two people with achondroplasia have children?
- What gene causes achondroplasia?
Hemophilia Hemophilia is one of a group of inherited bleeding disorders. Hemophilia A and B are inherited in an X-linked recessive genetic...learn more »
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Hemophilia Article
- What is hemophilia?
- What causes hemophilia?
- What are the signs and symptoms of hemophilia?
- How is hemophilia diagnosed?
- Is it possible to know if you are a carrier of hemophilia?
- What are treatments for hemophilia?
- What are complications of treatment?
- Inhibitors
- Infections
- Can hemophilia be prevented?
- What is the outlook (prognosis) for hemophilia?
- What are possible future treatments for hemophilia?
- Hemophilia At A Glance
Urine Blockage in Newborns There are many syndromes and defects that may cause urine blockage in newborns. Defects in the urinary tract that may cause urine...learn more »
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Urine Blockage in Newborns Article
- What are the types of defects in the urinary tract?
- What syndromes may affect the urinary tract?
- How are problems and birth defects of the urinary tract diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for urine blockage in newborns?
- What research is being done on urine blockage in newborns?
- Where can people find more information on urine blockage in newborns?