is not always the only determining factor when it comes to inherited diseases. For example, in the case of some inherited disorders of the autosomal dominant type, not everyone who inherits a defective gene will develop the disease. There are also examples of inherited diseases where the defectiv...
Inborn errors of metabolism, or IEMs, are rare inherited disorders that affect biochemical processes of the body. They are difficult to diagnose, in part because there is often a delay in the presentation of symptoms. This delay is somewhat of a hallmark of the disorders. It can range from ...
deficitdisorder, because there is a gap between the expected performance level and actual results based on the person’s intelligence. Reading disorders can affect a person on many different levels and extremes. Some researchers claim that up to 50 percent of reading disorder cases are inherited....
Tic disorders, which are characterized by involuntary movements, vocalizations, or gestures, usually appear in early childhood. For the most part, these tics typically disappear with maturity. However, this isn’t always the case. In fact, those enduring for 12 months or more are defined as ch...
When do you suspect inherited platelet disorders and what to do for diagnosis?doi:10.3345/cep.2019.01207Eun Sil Park
Research indicates that genetic factors play a significant role in determining an individual’s susceptibility to substance abuse disorders like OUD. Having a family history of addiction increases the likelihood of developing dependency issues due to inherited traits that affect brain chemistry and reward...
Hemophilia is usually inherited. This means a gene is passed from parent to child. Your risk for hemophilia is higher if you are male. If you are female, you may carry and pass the gene but not have hemophilia.Blood tests are used to check the type and amount of clotting factor you ...
What is inherited retinal dystrophy (IRD)? Retinal dystrophies are rare, inherited eye diseases resulting from an abnormality in a person’s genes. They cause progressive damage to the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye — theretina. Common symptoms include decreased visual acuity, co...
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited disorders that affect the protein (hemoglobin) in the red blood cells. As a result, the red blood cells have a C-shape, die early and get stuck in small blood vessels. Sickle cell disease causes pain and serious complications, including infections...
Unlike other personality disorders, patients with OCPD are less likely to become addicted to alcohol and drugs, factors that would worsen the disease’s outlook. Success depends on finding the treatment option that is right for the particular patient. Still, therapy can help to improve their rela...