Category Archives: Congenital disorders

What a blood test can tell you about your health

This post was written by Leslie Chaparro, lab specialist, Hematology, Parkview Health. Bloodwork can reveal valuable clues and answers about the state of your health. There are two blood tests you can request without a physician’s order: a Complete Blood Count and a Complete Blood Count with differential. Both can provide valuable information about your […]

Pediatric Orthopedic Implants Market worth $8.5 Billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by The Insight Partners

Pediatric Orthopedic Implants Market worth $8.5 Billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by The Insight Partners News Home Friday, September 22, 2023 11:00 AM | GlobeNewswire via QuoteMedia Pediatric Orthopedic Implants Market worth $8.5 Billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by The Insight Partners Global pediatric orthopedic implants market is growing at a CAGR of […]

The Structure and Function of the Thymus

The thymus unveiled: understanding its anatomyThe crucial function of the thymusMaturation in the thymic microenvironmentThymus and immune disordersChanges over a lifetimeConclusionReferencesFurther reading An essential component of the lymphatic system, the thymus, a pyramid-shaped organ located in the thoracic cavity, is responsible for producing T-cells. For centuries, the thymus was believed to be an enigmatic organ, […]

Study reveals increased risk of premature heart failure in young cancer survivors

Heart failure is a global endemic issue and its incidence worldwide continues to increase despite several advances in the medical field over the last two decades. Heart failure is not only a problem that burdens the older age but can affect individuals at a younger age as well.  A recent study published in the “Journal […]

Two cases of retrocaval ureter

Introduction Retrocaval ureter (also called circumcaval ureter) is a rare congenital anomaly in which the ureter passes posterior to the inferior vena cava (IVC). 1 In fact, it is a vascular anomaly rather than a ureteral abnormality. Based on autopsy results, it is said to occur in 1 in 1500 lives, with an overall incidence […]

Project to improve treatments for children’s muscle diseases

An Australian biobank will be established to improve and discover treatments for children with genetic muscle diseases. Co-led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Monash University and Alfred Health, the National Muscle Disease Bio-databank will advance research into understanding why children develop genetic muscle diseases. The national research team will study the genes, cells and proteins […]

Adult ADHD concealed by depression and panic disorder, posing treatment difficulties

Although adults experience attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) much like children, there are certain challenges associated with diagnosing and initiating early treatment for adult ADHD patients compared to children. “ADHD in adults differs somewhat from ADHD in children due to its involvement in complex social situations over an extended duration, accompanied by heightened stressors, and […]

Goldilocks principle and recessive disease

Monogenic disease are often understood as being either recessive, when one pathogenic variant is asymptomatic and two variants are required for symptomatic disease, or dominant, when a single variant is sufficient for the disease to be expressed [1]. However, recessive diseases come in many subtle shades. Among these, a Goldilocks-type situation can arise when the […]

Key Players Such as Neurocrine Bioscience and Sanofi Spearheading Advancements in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Treatment

Dublin, Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Treatment Market Report and Forecast 2023-2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global congenital adrenal hyperplasia treatment market is poised for substantial growth during the forecast period of 2023-2031. This growth is primarily driven by the increasing prevalence of congenital adrenal […]