Genetic diseases and disorders are the result of anomalies in a gene or an entire part of the chromosome of an individual. They may arise due to spontaneous mutations or may be inherited from the parents. The current article provides a list of such genetic diseases and disorders. Did You Know?
Difficult life circumstances during childhood:The early loss of a parent, poverty,bullying, witnessing parental violence; being the victim of emotional, sexual, or physical abuse or of physical or emotional neglect; and insecure attachment have all been associated with the development of schizophreniaas...
Difficult life circumstances during childhood:The early loss of a parent, poverty,bullying, witnessing parental violence; being the victim of emotional, sexual, or physical abuse or of physical or emotional neglect; and insecure attachment have all been associated with the development of schizophreniaas...
"When this report comes out it's like getting stabbed a little bit because we're working so hard to put out a nice healthy product, and the implication of the 'Dirty Dozen' list is that it is unhealthy," Clement said. "It's like doing something kind for somebody and then having them...
Iodine deficiency during early childhood results in profound intellectual disability.The thyroid hormones T4 and T3 are synthesized from iodine and tyrosine. These help regulate processes like growth and metabolism. Thyroid hormones target organs like the brain where they regulate gene expression. And ...
Magic PotionAsterixGives the imbiber temporary super-strength. Apparently has permanent effects if one falls into an entire cauldron in childhood. MañanacillinAmerican Flagg!Combination antibiotic and contraceptive, heavily classified studies show long term use leads to sterility. ...
Question: Is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) effective for the treatment of childhood and adolescent anxiety disorders? Outcomes: Primary outcomes Remission of the anxiety disorder, as diagnosed by valid structured interviews for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) or the International ...
occurring corticosteroids and may be used to replace corticosteroids in people with adrenal glands that are unable to produce adequate amounts of corticosteroids, however, they more often are used in higher-than-replacement doses to treat diseases of immunity, inflammation or salt and water balance....
“A disability is often used to refer to individual functioning, including physical impairment, sensory impairment, cognitive impairment, intellectual impairment, mental illness, and various types of chronic diseases. A disability can be present from birth, or occur during a person’s lifetime.” ...
Acute Systemic Lupus. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common form of lupus, where inflammation from a faulty... Picture of Psoriasis 2 More than one-quarter of all individuals with psoriasis develop their disease during childhood or adolescence. See a picture of... ...