This causes swelling in ankles, feet and around eyes, foamy urine, obesity, and fatigue. Nephrotic syndrome is caused by damage to glomeruli (filters) in the kidneys. Symptoms include swelling ...
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The behavior of a person's genes doesn't just depend on the genes' DNA sequence - it's also affected by so-called epigenetic factors. Changes in these factors can play a critical role in disease.
A century after Down syndrome was first described, scientists discovered that the root cause of this disorder is a condition called trisomy 21. What strides in research have been made since then?
In the face of cold temperatures, do your fingers and toes often turn white, blue, or red with sensations of pins and needles or numbness? If so, you may have Raynaud’s syndrome — a common ...
Rett syndrome life expectancy Many girls with Rett syndrome can live at least into middle age. The leading cause of death is cardiorespiratory issues (issues with the heart and lungs). Researchers ...
Chronic fatigue syndrome isn't just being tired. It's a new state of fatigue that has lasted for at least 6 months. CFS is more than feeling tired all the time. It comes with a lot of other ...