Category Archives: Congenital disorders
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 […]
Congenital disorders
Can Consanguineous Marriages Cause Genetic Diseases Or Birth Abnormalities? Doctor Explains
Aug
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 […]
Congenital disorders
Mint Tower Capital Management B.V. Acquires Shares in Globus Medical, Inc.: A Strategic Investment in Revolutionary Musculoskeletal Healthcare
Aug
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 […]
Aug
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 […]
Aug
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 […]
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 […]
Aug
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 […]