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Thalassemia Benefits

Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that is associated with a reduction in haemoglobin in red blood cells and, subsequently, insufficient oxygen reaching cells in the body. However, individuals with this condition may actually be at an advantage when it comes to certain diseases, such as malaria, as it may offer a protective effect.

23 Nov 2009

Thalassemia Genetic Prevalence

Thalassemia is a genetic disorder that is due to mutations of the genes that are responsible for the production of hemoglobin in the blood.

23 Nov 2009

Thalassemia Pathophysiology

Thalassemia is a blood disorder that is caused by DNA mutations in cells that are responsible for producing hemoglobin. Read more here.

23 Nov 2009

Thalassemia Prevalence

Thalassemia affects approximately 4.4 of every 10,000 live births throughout the world.

23 Nov 2009

What is Thalassemia?

Beta thalassemia describes a condition of the blood characterized by abnormal hemoglobin in the red blood cells. This abnormal hemoglobin is reduced in its capacity to transport oxygen around the body, which leads to anemia, fatigue, weakness and shortness of breath.

23 Nov 2009

Celiac Disease Treatment

At present there is no cure or specific medicinal treatment for celiac disease. The present treatment of celiac disease revolves around making the diet completely free of gluten that induces hypersensitivity and brings on symptoms.

23 Nov 2009

Celiac Disease Screening

First degree relatives like parents, offspring and siblings are genetically at a higher risk of developing celiac disease. Second degree relatives are less so.

23 Nov 2009

Celiac Disease Diagnosis

Celiac disease involves inflammation and damage caused to the inner lining of the small intestines due to an autoimmune process.

23 Nov 2009

Celiac Disease Symptoms

Celiac disease affects the small intestines and the symptoms are usually brought about by the ingestion of gluten.

23 Nov 2009

What is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease affects the gastrointestinal tract - especially the small intestines. It is seen in genetically predisposed children and adults.

23 Nov 2009

Retinitis Pigmentosa Cause

Retinitis pigmentosa is characterised by changes in the pigment layer of the retina. The pigment layer of the retina invades and damages the nerve layer and with time it affects the blood vessels of the retina as well

23 Nov 2009

Retinitis Pigmentosa Genetics

Retinitis pigmentosa is one of the commonest forms of inherited retina degenerative blindness worldwide. With the advent of molecular technologies it has become easier to identify the genetic defects associated with this condition.

23 Nov 2009

Retinitis Pigmentosa Diagnosis

Retinitis pigmentosa is commonly identified by the examination of the appearance of the retina using slit lamp biomicroscopy. Common findings on examination and steps in diagnosis include...

23 Nov 2009

Retinitis Pigmentosa Symptoms

Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of related conditions associated with progressive degeneration of the light sensitive retina that lies at the back of the eye ball. This layer of photo sensitive cells with photoreceptors called rods and cones is normally associated with vision.

23 Nov 2009

What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a disease condition that was first identified and named by Dr. Donders in 1857. Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of related conditions that are inherited, progressive and clinically distinctive and share a similar feature of dystrophy or damage to the photoreceptors of the retina and of the pigment epithelium underneath the photoreceptors.

23 Nov 2009