Category Archives: Congenital disorders

How pediatric congenital heart patients can make the leap to adulthood safely

For parents, few words are more earth-shattering than when a pediatrician says the phrase “heart defects.” What follows can seem like a lifetime of sleepless nights, surgical procedures, medications, insurance worries and social nightmares. Many parents become so preoccupied with the mission of saving their child, they can miss a crucial truth. One day their […]

Can Consanguineous Marriages Cause Genetic Diseases Or Birth Abnormalities? Doctor Explains

Can Consanguineous Marriages Cause Genetic Diseases Or Birth Abnormalities? Doctor Explains There is a higher chance that couples will share a larger percentage of genes when a sizable segment of the population engages in consanguineous marriage. Written by Kinkini Gupta |Published : August 17, 2023 4:02 PM IST A consanguine marriage is between two people […]

Mint Tower Capital Management B.V. Acquires Shares in Globus Medical, Inc.: A Strategic Investment in Revolutionary Musculoskeletal Healthcare

On August 16, 2023, Mint Tower Capital Management B.V. made a significant move in the investment world by acquiring a new position in shares of Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED). According to the company’s latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), they purchased 4,500 shares of the medical device company’s stock, valued at approximately […]

AKUH introduces screening of newborn for inherited metabolic disorders

KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has expanded its newborn screening process to include inherited metabolic disorders, marking the introduction of a powerful lab tool for the first time in a clinical setting in Pakistan. According to experts, metabolic disorders refer to abnormal chemical reactions in the body that can disrupt a baby’s intellectual […]

Largest Schizophrenia Genetic Risk Factor Linked with Mitochondrial Dysfunction

Researchers at Rutgers and Emory University have gained new insights into how schizophrenia (SCZ) develops, by studying 3q29 deletion syndrome, which represents the strongest-known genetic risk factor for the condition. The team analyzed overlapping patterns of altered gene activity in mouse models in which the 3q29 deletion had been engineered in using CRIPSR, and in […]

Newborn Screening Market 2023: To Witness Tremendous Growth, $2 Billion by 2031

The Newborn Screening Market is a vital component of pediatric healthcare, dedicated to the early detection and prevention of congenital disorders and diseases in newborns. This essential screening process involves testing infants shortly after birth to identify potential health issues, allowing for timely intervention and treatment. With advancements in medical technology and genetic testing, the […]

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is associated with hyperandrogenism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a highly complex reproductive metabolic disorder and women with PCOS have high prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Despite both hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance are common pathophysiologies in NAFLD and PCOS, this association is still controversial. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between […]