Articles related to "Hereditary Diseases"



Ataxia in the Cajun Gene Pool
Ataxia is a hereditary "shark" in the gene pool of the Cajun population.
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Alzheimer's 101
This article is an overview of Alzheimer's, concentrating on the signs, symptoms, behaviors, and communication skills.
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Alzheimer's 102
This article concentrates on the stages of Alzheimer's, hereditary factors, help for caregivers, and addtional resources.
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Hemophilia in the Royal Family
The hereditary disease hemophilia is a well-known example of how genetics can travel through a family tree. It struck the royal families of Europe last century.
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Pauling and Sickle Cell Anemia
A summary of the research of Linus Pauling's Team in 1949 which led to his coining the term "Molecular Disease"
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Prevent Ovarian Cancer
An education in genetic health should be of great interest to all women, but especially those who fall into high risk categories.
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Buck v. Bell (1927)
Eugenics and selective breeding did not begin in Nazi Germany, but had roots in the United States, where several states had adopted compulsory sterilization laws.
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Choosing a New Puppy
Choosing a new puppy may be taking on more than you can chew if you are considering a pedigree variety. Once the privilege of the wealthy, many people can now afford one
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Genetic Testing for Disease
Genetic testing for disease holds implications for future screening, health insurance, and even family dynamics for patients.
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Hair Loss Causes
Hair loss causes are umpteen and specific diagnosis is essential for effective alopecia treatment.
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Incurable Feline Diseases
A look at the incurable diseases that might affect your cat, as well as information on genetic testing and the pros and cons of vaccinations.
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IVF And Genetic Diseases
How IVF could be hailed as the new prevention of some genetic disorders.
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Are We Controlled by Our Genes?
There is ongoing debate whether or not our behavior is controlled by our genes, which can make some of your genealogy discoveries a little troublesome.
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Book Review: Sixty-Five Roses
Heather Summerhayes Cariou bravely shares her family's touching story of how they struggled to remain normal with her sister Pam's disease, Cystic Fibrosis.
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Feline PKD
As breeders learn more about Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), this hereditary illness can be stopped. Pet owners should also make themselves more aware!
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Huntington's and a New Protein Found in the Brain
Researchers may have found that the protein in Huntington's disease, may not be acting alone. New discoveries are just the beginning, hopefully leading to a cure.
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A Life of Humor
A look at the life of Erma Bombeck.
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Abraham Lincoln's Heath and Medical History
When Abraham Lincoln ran for president, he was touted as the embodiment of good health. Later scholars have proved the reality was quite different.
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Apoptosis
Apoptosis is programmed cell death in which damaged or defective cells commit suicide for the benefit of the body as a whole. This article provides a description of the process, how it fails to take place in cancer cells, and the latest research aimed in activating apoptosis to treat cancer.
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Causes of Abnormal Body Odor
What are the causes of abnormal body odor and how can one get rid of this malodorous embarrassing problem?
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Cystic Fibrosis Summer Camps
Because of the risk of cross-contamination, many CF children's camps have shut down. How can a family get the benefits of the camp experience without the high risks?
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Hypertension and Diet
About 50 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure. A change in diet can eliminate the symptoms of high blood pressure and help restore normal blood pressure.
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The Beginnings of the Holocaust
Before the organized mass murder of millions in the Death Camps, Nazi Germany had already gassed thousands of asylum patients under the pretext of "euthanasia".
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Causes of Chronic Fatigue and Tiredness
Causes of fatigue or lethargy may be caused by illnesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, insomnia and anemia which are worsened by stress.
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Civil Rights Law Prevents Genetic DNA Testing
Learn how a new civil rights law, GINA, protects individuals from discrimination in the workplace, as well as from insurance companies due to genetic testing.
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The Apology of the Confession: Introduction
Melanchthon's introduction to his Apology, as well as an enumeration of the first two points of the Augustana (Of God and Of Original Sin), are detailed in this first installment on the Apology.
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