Genetic disorders

Osteogenesis imperfecta refers to a group of genetic disorders that affects the bones, make them weak, and lead to easy fracture. It is caused due to the presence of defective genes in the individual that affect how the body produces collagen.

Genetic disorder, conceptual illustration.

Now a day’s most of the people are suffering from genetic diseases. This info graphic depicts on various types of genetic disorders. Reports state

Dive into the complexities of genetic health with this in-depth blog post. Explore the fundamentals of genetics, from inheritance patterns to genetic

Sickle cell anemia is blood associated genetic disorder in which the shape of red blood cells becomes crescent-like. Other than that the cells lose their ability to absorb oxygen causing several complications in the human body.

A karyotype is the number and appearance of an organism's chromosomes. These karyotypes compare a norrmal male's chromosomes to one with different types of genetic disorders. You can see the visual differences, and which chromosome causes the disorder.

My nine-year-old daughter, GB, is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Autism, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The Bipolar is well controlled with medication. I honestly am not sure about Autism… Autism and FASD have a lot of similarities. I am sure of the FASD. So far, FASD seems to have the most challenges. What is

ICD-10 code: G23. Chapter: Diseases of the nervous system. Info: Other degenerative diseases of basal ganglia The basal ganglia are a group of structures located deep within the brain that are responsible for controlling a variety of motor functions. In addition to Parkinson's disease, there are several other degenerative diseases that can affect the basal ganglia. Huntington's disease: This is a genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain