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What is Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?

Non-Hodgkin lymphomas represent a heterogeneous group of lymphoproliferative disorders that originate in B-lymphocytes, T-lymphocytes or natural killer (NK) cell. B-cell lymphomas account for 80-90% of all the cases, T-cell lymphomas are responsible for 15-20% of the cases, while NK lymphomas are rarely encountered.

23 Nov 2009

Gaucher's Disease Treatment

Gaucher's disease is a genetic disorder that leads to a lack of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase. This deficiency leads to the fatty substance glucocerebroside accumulating in important tissues and organs.

23 Nov 2009

Gaucher's Disease Diagnosis

Gaucher’s disease is a genetically inherited disorder that causes a deficiency in the enzyme glucocerebrosidase. This enzyme is required to break down the fatty substance glucocerebroside.

23 Nov 2009

Gaucher's Disease Genetics

Gaucher's disease is a genetic condition that affects various different tissues and organs in the body. Several forms of this condition have been identified based on the specific features of the disease and the signs and symptoms vary between affected individuals.

23 Nov 2009

What is Gaucher's Disease?

Gaucher’s disease is a rare genetic disorder caused by a lack of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase. This enzyme is usually stored in the lysosomes of macrophages, which require the enzyme to recycle red blood cells.

23 Nov 2009

Usher Syndrome Diagnosis

It is essential that the diagnosis of Usher syndrome is made as early as possible to allow the parents and child to begin special educational programs to help them manage as the disease progresses.

23 Nov 2009

What is Usher Syndrome?

Usher syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects approximately 1 in 25,000 babies born and causes hearing and vision loss, often accompanied by balance problems. The syndrome accounts for 3-6% of all deaf children.

23 Nov 2009

Cystinosis Treatment

Cystinosis is an inborn error of metabolism characterized by an abnormal accumulation of the amino acid cystine in the cells of the body.

23 Nov 2009

Cystinosis Genetics

Cystinosis is an inborn error of metabolism which leads to the abnormal accumulation of an amino acid called cystine in the lysosomes of cells.

23 Nov 2009

Cystinosis Diagnosis

Cystinosis is a relatively rare genetic condition, with an estimated 15 new cases diagnosed in the United States each year. Cystinosis is an inborn error of metabolism that leads to the abnormal accumulation of the amino acid cystine in the lysosomes of cells.

23 Nov 2009

What is Cystinosis?

Cystinosis is a lysosomal storage disease characterized by an abnormal accumulation of the amino acid cystine in the cells of the body. Also called cystine storage disease, it is an inborn error of metabolism that leads to the deposition of cystine crystal in various tissues such as the bone marrow, the cornea, the kidney and the liver.

23 Nov 2009

What is Arterial Stiffness?

The arteries are blood vessels that deliver oxygen and vital nutrients to all the vital organs and peripheries in the body. The heart pumps blood through these vessels and with each pulse blood flows to distal circulation.

23 Nov 2009

Cerebral Aneurysm Prognosis

An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge that occurs in a weak blood vessel, usually at the point where the vessel branches. An aneurysm that forms in the brain is called a cerebral aneurysm.

23 Nov 2009

Cerebral Aneurysm Treatment

A brain (cerebral) aneurysm is a weak spot in an artery in the brain that swells and fills with blood.

23 Nov 2009

Cerebral Aneurysm Symptoms

A brain aneurysm seldom causes any noticeable symptoms until it ruptures. In some cases, however, a large aneurysm or one that is pressing against certain nerves or tissues may cause symptoms even though the aneurysm has not yet burst.

23 Nov 2009

Cerebral Aneurysm Causes

A cerebral aneurysm is a bulge that occurs in the wall of a blood vessel, usually at the point where it branches and the walls are weaker. As blood flows through the vessel, the wall bulges under pressure and is at risk of rupturing.

23 Nov 2009

What is a Cerebral Aneurysm?

An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge that occurs in a weak blood vessel, usually at the point where the vessel branches. This weak point in the vessel wall bulges under pressure as blood passes through it.

23 Nov 2009

Friedreich's Ataxia Signs

Friedreich's ataxia is a hereditary disorder that leads to progressive and irreversible damage to the nervous system. Initial signs of the condition include problems with balance, speech and coordination and the illness can eventually lead to curvature of the spine, cardiac problems and diabetes.

23 Nov 2009

Friedreich's Ataxia Prevalence

Friedreich’s ataxia is the most common form of inheritable ataxia and affects around 1 in 50,000 people in the United States. There is no gender difference in the prevalence of this neurodegenerative disorder.

23 Nov 2009

What is Friedreich's Ataxia?

Friedreich’s ataxia is a hereditary disorder that leads to progressive and irreversible damage to the nervous system. The condition can eventually cause cardiac problems and diabetes.

23 Nov 2009