Dravet Syndrome

Dravet syndrome is an uncommon genetic neurodevelopmental disorder starting in infancy and marked by multiple seizure types which may include deadly chronic seizures that need emergency medical care. The condition was first reported in 1978 by Dr. Charlotte Dravet, a French doctor. It is also known by other names, including PMEI/    polymorphic epilepsy in infancy,… Continue reading Dravet Syndrome

Prader-Willi syndrome

Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare congenital disease marked by diverse physical, mental, and behavioral deficits. Affected children tend to suffer from insatiable hunger pangs, after they turn a year old. This unique feature persists for the lifetime of the patient. Continuous eating to quell the hunger pangs results in drastic weight gain, obesity, and varied… Continue reading Prader-Willi syndrome

Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a hereditary overgrowth disease that affects a baby from the time it is born. It occurs along with a high risk of cancer development as well as inheriting certain unusual characteristics, including ear pits or ear creases, macrosomia, anomalies of the midline abdominal lining or wall, macroglossia, and congenital instances of low… Continue reading Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome