A group of hematological disorders form myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and they result from lack of proper production or function of a person’s myeloid blood cells. MDS emanates from a disorder affecting the stem cells within the bone marrow, which brings down the levels of cells that form blood. When there are reduced myeloid blood cells,… Continue reading Myelodysplastic Syndrome
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Microcephaly
Microcephaly is the condition in which there is lack of ample brain development thus causes the head to look small in size as compared to other persons of the same age and gender. Microcephaly, is a quite an unusual neurological condition and is considered as a type of birth defect. The condition can be proven… Continue reading Microcephaly
Treacher Collins Syndrome
Treacher Collins syndrome, also known as mandibulofacial dysostosis, is a rare genetic disorder. This condition affects the growth and development of bones and other tissues of the face. It is estimated to affect one in every 40,000 to 70,000 of live births. Most commonly, the chin bone and the lower jaw bones are affected, presenting… Continue reading Treacher Collins Syndrome
Muscular Dystrophy
A genetic ailment that diminishes body’s muscles responsible for the body’s movement, Muscular dystrophy prevents the body from producing the necessary proteins required for proper functioning of muscles because of the missing or wrong genetic information that prevails in this disorder. As the body’s muscular strength loses its ability the patients lack the strength to… Continue reading Muscular Dystrophy