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Celiac Disease Treatment

At present there is no cure or specific medicinal treatment for celiac disease. The present treatment of celiac disease revolves around making the diet completely free of gluten that induces hypersensitivity and brings on symptoms.

23 Nov 2009

Celiac Disease Diagnosis

Celiac disease involves inflammation and damage caused to the inner lining of the small intestines due to an autoimmune process.

23 Nov 2009

Celiac Disease Symptoms

Celiac disease affects the small intestines and the symptoms are usually brought about by the ingestion of gluten.

23 Nov 2009

Retinitis Pigmentosa Cause

Retinitis pigmentosa is characterised by changes in the pigment layer of the retina. The pigment layer of the retina invades and damages the nerve layer and with time it affects the blood vessels of the retina as well

23 Nov 2009

Retinitis Pigmentosa Genetics

Retinitis pigmentosa is one of the commonest forms of inherited retina degenerative blindness worldwide. With the advent of molecular technologies it has become easier to identify the genetic defects associated with this condition.

23 Nov 2009

Retinitis Pigmentosa Diagnosis

Retinitis pigmentosa is commonly identified by the examination of the appearance of the retina using slit lamp biomicroscopy. Common findings on examination and steps in diagnosis include...

23 Nov 2009

Retinitis Pigmentosa Symptoms

Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of related conditions associated with progressive degeneration of the light sensitive retina that lies at the back of the eye ball. This layer of photo sensitive cells with photoreceptors called rods and cones is normally associated with vision.

23 Nov 2009

What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a disease condition that was first identified and named by Dr. Donders in 1857. Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of related conditions that are inherited, progressive and clinically distinctive and share a similar feature of dystrophy or damage to the photoreceptors of the retina and of the pigment epithelium underneath the photoreceptors.

23 Nov 2009

Tay-Sachs Disease Research

There remains a significant need for research into therapeutic approaches that could be useful in the treatment of Tay-Sachs disease.

23 Nov 2009

Tay-Sachs Disease Society and Culture

Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disease that has been at the forefront of scientific research on inheritance patterns.

23 Nov 2009

Tay-Sachs Disease Prevention

Tay-Sachs is a genetic disease that can be prevented through certain methods of mate selection, antenatal screening, and preimplantation genetic diagnosis.

23 Nov 2009

Tay-Sachs Disease Diagnosis

The diagnosis of Tay-Sachs disease involves a consultation to gather details about the family and medical history of the patient, followed by a physical examination and blood tests to confirm the diagnosis.

23 Nov 2009

Tay-Sachs Disease Pathophysiology

Tay-Sachs Disease is a progressive and fatal genetic condition that involves a complete deficiency of the hexosaminidase-A (HEXA) enzyme. This enzyme is needed in healthy individuals for the process of hydrolysis of GM2 ganglioside to occur. For individuals with Tay-Sachs disease that lack this enzyme, the fatty substance of GM2 ganglioside accumulates in the brain and leads to the symptoms of the disease.

23 Nov 2009

Tay-Sachs Disease Symptoms

There are three different forms of Tay-Sachs disease, each of which is associated with its own set of distinctive symptoms.

23 Nov 2009

What is Tay-Sachs Disease?

Tay-Sachs disease (abbreviated TSD, also known as GM2 gangliosidosis or Hexosaminidase A deficiency) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder. In its most common variant known as infantile Tay-Sachs disease it presents with a relentless deterioration of mental and physical abilities which commences at 6 months of age and usually results in death by the age of four.

23 Nov 2009