Breaking down #PFIC: progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) is a rare genetic disorder caused by defects in genes that proteins need to form bile and transport it out of the liver. This rare disorder affects 1 in every 50,000 to 100,000 births in the US and Europe. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/40F5cNq
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If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with genetic cardiomyopathy, getting tested could help you understand your risk of inheriting the same condition and better manage your condition if you test positive. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gTyRtptn #cardiomyopathy #dilatedcardiomyopathy #geneticcardiomypathy #geneticscardiomyopathyawareness #LMNA #DCM
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Hemophilia is a genetic bleeding disorder. People with hemophilia bleed for longer than normal because their blood does not contain enough clotting factor, or the clotting factor doesn’t work properly. Clotting factors are proteins in the blood that help control bleeding. Hemophilia is usually inherited, meaning that it is passed from parent to child through the parent’s genes. Genes carry messages about the way the body’s cells will develop. They determine a person’s hair and eye colour, for example. In people with hemophilia, the genes responsible for the production of clotting factors are altered or changed. As a result, their body will either not produce sufficient or any clotting factor, or the clotting factor it produces does not work properly. Visit: https://lnkd.in/deHQE7fb #WorldHemophiliaDay2024 #Knowmore #EdenGardens
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Exciting update! 🎉 Our latest research paper delves into 'Pathogenesis and Treatment of Oral Disorders Linked to Genetic Variants'. Explore the details now! #DentalResearch #GeneticDisorders
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Phenylketonuria, often abbreviated as PKU, is a rare genetic disorder that affects how the body processes a particular amino acid called phenylalanine. Discovered in the 1930s, PKU has since been a focal point in understanding genetic metabolic disorders and their management. This blog post delves into the basics of PKU, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, providing a comprehensive overview for anyone looking to learn more about this condition. https://lnkd.in/gAuZs9Ai #BhaloTheko
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The clinical and genetic spectrum of inherited glycosylphosphatidylinositol deficiency disorders
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👁️Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a genetic disorder impacting the retina, leading to gradual degeneration of retinal cells and vision loss. Often hereditary, RP is caused by mutations in various genes. 🫂If you or your loved one has these symptoms. Show them your love by booking a doctor's appointment with us and get expert medical advice from the comfort of staying at home. 📆Book your doctor's appointment here: https://lnkd.in/gFHtsY7u #retinitispigmentosa #legallyblind #visionloss #lowvision #visuallyimpaired #sightloss #blindness #livingwithrp #visuallyimpaired #invisibledisabilityawareness #disabilityawareness #geneticdisorder #visionlossawareness #maculardegeneration #drgalen
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World Thalassaemia Day - May 8 World Thalassaemia Day, observed on May 8th every year, is dedicated to raising awareness about thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production. #EnliteIAS #WorldThalassemiaDay #ThalassemiaAwareness #BloodDisorder #SupportThalassemiaPatients
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The NCATS-funded GEMINI study shows how whole-genome sequencing can significantly affect treatment decisions for infants with suspected genetic conditions. This method proves to be more effective in pin-pointing disease-causing variants, which aids in early intervention and care. https://go.nih.gov/RRpdFaN
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Genetic cardiomyopathy is caused by a genetic mutation, which may lead to a change or abnormality in your heart muscle or your heart rhythm that makes it harder for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body, eventually leading to heart failure. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gTyRtptn #cardiomyopathy #dilatedcardiomyopathy #geneticcardiomypathy #geneticscardiomyopathyawareness
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Lipoedema is associated with adipose tissue expansion, but did you know that oestrogen could be a factor? We know that as estrogen levels fluctuate in lipoedema patients during their lifetime, the inflammatory signals in the tissue may as well. More research is needed, but it is often hypothesised that lipoedema is an oestrogen-related genetic disease. Read a round up of the current research in full: https://zurl.co/YrJp
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President and Chief Executive Officer, Liver Health Foundation
5moThorough review of several rare liver disease including PFIC, ALGS, PBC, PSC.