Turner syndrome is a disorder that is caused due to the presence of partial or missing sex chromosomes. It tends to affect only women and girls. Turner syndrome can lead to a number of developmental and medical difficulties such as failure to start puberty, cardiac abnormalities, short stature, some learning deficiencies and infertility. Turner syndrome… Continue reading Turner Syndrome
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Dandy Walker Syndrome
Dandy Walker syndrome is a congenital abnormality of the brain which affects the cerebellum and the spaces in and around the cerebellum that is composed of cerebrospinal fluid. The disorder gets its name from the founding fathers of neurosurgery, namely, Arthur Earl Walker and Walter Dandy Dandy Walker syndrome features a partial or complete absence… Continue reading Dandy Walker Syndrome
Hernia Symptoms in Women
When a section of an organ protrudes through the tissues then the condition is known as a hernia. A hernia usually projects out from the tissue that holds it. The weakness of the muscles mostly leads to development of a hernia. A majority of the hernia extensions is normally visible through abdominal or intestinal fatty… Continue reading Hernia Symptoms in Women
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – Pictures, Characteristics, Effects, Facts
Majority of developmental and physical birth defects reported in US are because of pregnant women consuming alcohol. It has been estimated that every 760 child born in United States, 1 child is born with Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a condition that is caused due to alcohol abuse during pregnancy. The condition… Continue reading Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – Pictures, Characteristics, Effects, Facts