Prenatal diagnosis
For over 4000 years, people have noticed that certain diseases run in families, but the "why" was unknown until modern science showed how genetic information is transmitted.
Present-day medicine recognizes that genetic diseases are inherited based on the nature of DNA,
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As many of us know, adults dealing with a chronic illness like IBD can sometimes become depressed. This is also the case with children... Read more »
Nowadays, prior to your weight-loss surgery date being scheduled, bariatric surgery candidates are required to undergo pre-operative... Read more »
My family has been fortunate in many ways. With great health insurance, we selected a pediatrician several months before our son was born.... Read more »
Researchers at the University of Minnesota say that children who suffer from arthritis need more help and information when they approach adulthood to... Read more »
I am a licensed psychologist in Chestertown, Maryland and a senior partner in a group mental health practice, which serves children, adolescents and... Read more »
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Source: eOrthopod
CRPS, or complex regional pain syndrome, is a pain disorder that causes constant, intense pain in the arms and legs, along with problems with the... Read more »