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Fig. 1: Phenotypic and dysmorphic features of patient 1 (A and B),...

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hemophilia b treatment :: Article Creator A Reality Check Of Hemophilia Care: What A Real-World Study Says About The Unmet Needs Of People With Hemophilia A Or B Results of a real-world study that included people with hemophilia from 33 countries show that people with hemophilia B, especially those with inhibitors, have the greatest unmet need. Despite advancements and novel therapies, unmet needs persist in hemophilia management, according to an article in the journal Haemophilia. The needs are particularly notable in achieving effective disease control, especially for patients with hemophilia B with antibodies against clotting factor IX that limits effective prophylaxis options. Allison Wheeler, M.D., an attending physician at Seattle's Children's Hospital and the Washington Center for Bleeding Disorders, and her co-authors noted patients with hemophilia face a significant burden of disease, which includes compromised joint health, c...

Cytogenetics and the evolution of medical genetics

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polycythemia vera platelet count :: Article Creator Polycythemia Vera Polycythemia vera (PV) is a blood cancer that begins in the marrow of your bones, the soft center where new blood cells grow. It causes your marrow to make too many red blood cells so your blood is too thick. You may be more likely to have clots, a stroke, or a heart attack. This disease gets worse slowly, usually over many years. It can be life-threatening if you don't get treatment, but the right care can help you live a long life. Most people who have PV don't get diagnosed until they're 60 or older, usually after a routine blood test. But it can happen at any age. Men get it more often than women. It's common to worry when you find out that you have cancer. Remember that everyone is different and that all cancers aren't the same. With the support of your doctor, family, friends, and other people who have polycythemia vera, you'll be in the best ...

Consanguineous Marriage and Its Association With Genetic Disorders in Saudi Arabia: A Review

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hereditary bleeding disorder :: Article Creator Inherited Blood Disorders Common In Young Children, Study Suggests Updated On May 21, 2025 at 03:20 PM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Mumbai: Diagnostic laboratory chain Metropolis Healthcare has released findings from a three-year study (2021–2024) that screened nearly 20,000 children under the age of 12 who were clinically suspected of having hemoglobinopathies—genetic disorders that affect red blood cells. The study reveals that 28.4 per cent of the children tested were affected. Among the identified cases, the most common conditions were the beta-thalassemia trait (38.7 per cent) and sickle cell disease or trait (30 per cent). Notably, over half of the affected children were under the age of three, underscoring the need to integrate prenatal testing, early screening, and genetic counseling into routine maternal and child healthcare. The study also highlights regional disp...

NMC Guidelines For Competency-Based Training Programme For DM Medical Genetics

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Jewish Genetics: 75% of Jews Are Lactose Intolerant and 11 Other Facts

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hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia nose bleeds :: Article Creator Nosebleed Causes If you've ever wiped your nose and seen blood, you've had a nosebleed. They're common: One out of every seven people in the United States will get a one at some point. They're most common in kids between 2 and 10 years old and adults between 50 and 80 years old. A nosebleed comes from the front of your nose (anterior) or the back of it (posterior). Anterior nosebleeds. The wall that separates your nostrils is called the septum. It has a lot of blood vessels that can break from a hit in the face or even a scratch of your fingernail. Most nosebleeds start in the lower part of the septum, meaning close to your nostrils. Posterior nosebleeds. These are more rare. They start deeper in the back of your nose. Posterior nosebleeds are more likely to happen in older people, those with high blood pressure, or those who have had a face injury. It can...

Fig. 1: Phenotypic and dysmorphic features of patient 1 (A and B),...

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Consanguineous Marriage and Its Association With Genetic Disorders in Saudi Arabia: A Review

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cmv causes hearing loss :: Article Creator Everything You Need To Know About Cytomegalovirus Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a herpes virus. Infection can cause flu-like symptoms, although it is often symptomless. In people with weakened immune systems, it can reactivate and affect the eyes, lungs, liver, and other organs. It can pass on to a fetus during pregnancy, which can lead to complications. But the virus, which remains dormant in the body, can cause complications during pregnancy and for people with a weakened immune system. The virus spreads through bodily fluids, and a pregnant person can pass it on to the unborn baby. Also known as HCMV, CMV, or human herpesvirus 5 (HHV-5), cytomegalovirus is the most commonly transmitted virus to a developing fetus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that over 50% of adults in the United States have contracted the virus by 40 years old. It affects males and...