1. Cancer
2. The causes of this disorder can end up in death, a loss of something, or just really bad illness.
3. It mainly affects the person who has it. But it also affects the family because you have the chance of losing that person.
4. Its starts off with them getting sick, then they get really weak, they have to go through a lot of treatments, and then they get scared because of the chance of death or losing something out or off there body that they might need later on.
5. Types of treatment are: Chemotherapy, Radiation, Surgery, and much more.
6. Its very hard to prevent, its just something that kind of happens.
7. You can over come it or you just have the strong possibility of not recovering because your body has stopped fighting. So the life expectancy just depends on how strong the person is.
9.http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/treatment/types-of-treatment
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Post 5 #2
What is it? Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
What are the causes of this disorder? Charcot-Marie-Tooth is one of the most common nerve-related disorders passed down through families (inherited). Problems in at least 40 genes cause different forms of this disease. The disease leads to damage or destruction to the covering (sheath) around nerve fibers
Who does it affect? Symptoms usually begin between mid-childhood and early adulthood. It can affect male, or females.
How does it affect the person? Progressive inability to walk, weakness and can cause injury to areas of the body that have decreased sensation.
What are the treatments? There is no known cure. Orthopedic surgery or equipment (such as braces or orthopedic shoes) may make it easier to walk. Physical and occupational therapy may help maintain muscle strength and improve independent functioning.
What is the life expectancy of a person with this disorder?
Find and post a video that deals with this disorder.
http://youtu.be/Dt9nHUjK-0A
Make sure to list all websites and resources used to find information for each disorder
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/charcot-marie-tooth-disease
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/charcot_marie_tooth/charcot_marie_tooth.htm
What are the causes of this disorder? Charcot-Marie-Tooth is one of the most common nerve-related disorders passed down through families (inherited). Problems in at least 40 genes cause different forms of this disease. The disease leads to damage or destruction to the covering (sheath) around nerve fibers
Who does it affect? Symptoms usually begin between mid-childhood and early adulthood. It can affect male, or females.
How does it affect the person? Progressive inability to walk, weakness and can cause injury to areas of the body that have decreased sensation.
What are the treatments? There is no known cure. Orthopedic surgery or equipment (such as braces or orthopedic shoes) may make it easier to walk. Physical and occupational therapy may help maintain muscle strength and improve independent functioning.
What is the life expectancy of a person with this disorder?
Find and post a video that deals with this disorder.
http://youtu.be/Dt9nHUjK-0A
Make sure to list all websites and resources used to find information for each disorder
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/charcot-marie-tooth-disease
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/charcot_marie_tooth/charcot_marie_tooth.htm
Post 5! (2) Rhi
Angelman Syndrome!
Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes developmental disabilities and neurological problems, such as difficulty speaking, balancing and walking and, in some cases, seizures. Frequent smiles and outbursts of laughter are common for people with Angelman syndrome, and many have happy, excitable personalities.
It's most often caused by problems with a gene located on chromosome 15 called the ubiquitin-protein ligase E3A (UBE3A) gene.
You receive your genes, which occur in pairs, from your parents. One copy comes from your mother (maternal copy), and the other copy comes from your father (paternal copy).
In a small percentage of cases, however, Angelman syndrome may be inherited from a parent, so a family history of the disease may increase a baby's risk of developing Angelman syndrome.
Because there isn't a way to repair chromosome defects, there's no cure for Angelman syndrome. Treatment focuses on managing the medical and developmental problems that the chromosome defects cause.
Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes developmental disabilities and neurological problems, such as difficulty speaking, balancing and walking and, in some cases, seizures. Frequent smiles and outbursts of laughter are common for people with Angelman syndrome, and many have happy, excitable personalities.
It's most often caused by problems with a gene located on chromosome 15 called the ubiquitin-protein ligase E3A (UBE3A) gene.
You receive your genes, which occur in pairs, from your parents. One copy comes from your mother (maternal copy), and the other copy comes from your father (paternal copy).
In a small percentage of cases, however, Angelman syndrome may be inherited from a parent, so a family history of the disease may increase a baby's risk of developing Angelman syndrome.
Because there isn't a way to repair chromosome defects, there's no cure for Angelman syndrome. Treatment focuses on managing the medical and developmental problems that the chromosome defects cause.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
#5 Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome is a heretetary neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.
The exact cause of Tourette's is unknown, but it is well established that both genetic and environmental factors are involved. Genetic studies have shown that the overwhelming majority of cases of Tourette's are inherited, although the exact mode of inheritance is not yet known, and no gene has been identified.
A diagnosis of TD is generally made before the child reaches his or her 18th birthday. In the majority of cases, a child is diagnosed around the age of seven. TD affects more males than females.
Involuntary, purposeless, motor movements may involve different parts of the body, such as the face, neck, shoulders, trunk, or hands.
Specific treatment for Tourette's disorder will be determined by your child's adolescent's physician based on:
- Your child's adolescent's age, overall health, and medical history.
- Extent of disruption caused by tic behavior
- Your child's adolescent's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies.
Tourettes Syndrome cannot be prevented because it is hereditary.
Although there's no cure, you can live a normal life span with Tourette syndrome, and many people with Tourette don't need treatment when symptoms aren't troublesome. Children often outgrow Tourette syndrome after adolescence.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPmpIY7XJVE
post 5-2 Dwarfism
What is it? short stature resulting from a medical condition
What are the causes of this disorder? underdevelop during childhood, low blood levels of the growth hormone during childhood, to very short height with arms and legs that are not in proportion to the rest of the body.
Who does it affect? Whenever your born
How does it affect the person? Medical conditions, and Doesn't grow past 4'10".
What are the treatments? No treatment.
How or can it be prevented? there is no cure, this disease just happens natural.
What is the life expectancy of a person with this disorder? People with dwarfism have a mean average lifespan of only 10 years less than the general population.
Find and post a video that deals with this disorder.
Make sure to list all websites and resources used to find information for each disorder. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwarfism
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/dwarfism-causes.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dwarfism/DS01012/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Are_there_any_known_treatments_or_cures_for_dwarfism
What are the causes of this disorder? underdevelop during childhood, low blood levels of the growth hormone during childhood, to very short height with arms and legs that are not in proportion to the rest of the body.
Who does it affect? Whenever your born
How does it affect the person? Medical conditions, and Doesn't grow past 4'10".
What are the treatments? No treatment.
How or can it be prevented? there is no cure, this disease just happens natural.
What is the life expectancy of a person with this disorder? People with dwarfism have a mean average lifespan of only 10 years less than the general population.
Find and post a video that deals with this disorder.
Make sure to list all websites and resources used to find information for each disorder. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwarfism
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/dwarfism-causes.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dwarfism/DS01012/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Are_there_any_known_treatments_or_cures_for_dwarfism
post 5..genetic disorder #2 (Tay-Sachs Disease)
Tay-Sachs Disease
Tay-Sachs disease occurs when the body lacks hexosaminidase A, a protein that helps break down a chemical found in nerve tissue called gangliosides. Without this protein, gangliosides, particularly ganglioside GM2, build up in cells, especially nerve cells in the brain. Tay-Sachs disease is caused by a defective gene on chromosome 15. When both parents carry the defective Tay-Sachs gene, a child has a 25% chance of developing the disease. Tay-Sachs has been classified into infantile, juvenile, and adult forms, depending on the symptoms and when they first appear. Most people with Tay-Sachs have the infantile form. In this form, the nerve damage usually begins while the baby is still in the womb. Symptoms usually appear when the child is 3 to 6 months old. The disease tends to get worse very quickly, and the child usually dies by age 4 or 5. Deafness, Decreased eye contact, blindness Decreased muscle tone (loss of muscle strength), Delayed mental and social skills, Dementia, Increased startle reaction, Irritability, Listlessness, Loss of motor skills, Paralysis or loss of muscle function, Seizures, and Slow growth are affects if this disorder. There is no treatment for Tay-Sachs disease itself, only ways to make the patient more comfortable. It can be prevented by taking tests on the parents before getting pregnant, and looking at family background.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002390/
Tay-Sachs disease occurs when the body lacks hexosaminidase A, a protein that helps break down a chemical found in nerve tissue called gangliosides. Without this protein, gangliosides, particularly ganglioside GM2, build up in cells, especially nerve cells in the brain. Tay-Sachs disease is caused by a defective gene on chromosome 15. When both parents carry the defective Tay-Sachs gene, a child has a 25% chance of developing the disease. Tay-Sachs has been classified into infantile, juvenile, and adult forms, depending on the symptoms and when they first appear. Most people with Tay-Sachs have the infantile form. In this form, the nerve damage usually begins while the baby is still in the womb. Symptoms usually appear when the child is 3 to 6 months old. The disease tends to get worse very quickly, and the child usually dies by age 4 or 5. Deafness, Decreased eye contact, blindness Decreased muscle tone (loss of muscle strength), Delayed mental and social skills, Dementia, Increased startle reaction, Irritability, Listlessness, Loss of motor skills, Paralysis or loss of muscle function, Seizures, and Slow growth are affects if this disorder. There is no treatment for Tay-Sachs disease itself, only ways to make the patient more comfortable. It can be prevented by taking tests on the parents before getting pregnant, and looking at family background.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002390/
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
post 5
Prader–Willi syndrome
*What is it?
complex genetic disorder.
*What are the causes of this disorder?
This disorder causes poor muscle tone, A constant feeling of hunger, and low levels of sex hormones.
*Who does it affect?
This affects 1 in every 12,000 to 15,000 people. Both sexes and all races.
*How does it affect the person?
causes them to always be hungry and eat all the time; making them gain weight
*What are the treatments?
There is no cure for tohis disorder. But growth hormones and excercise can help build muscles, and controll their weight.
*How or can it be prevented?
NO, Prader–Willi syndrome cannot be prevented.
http://youtu.be/JDmvqLK7S_0
http://www.sharecare.com/question/can-prader-willi-syndrome-prevented
http://uaddit.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=1511
*What is it?
complex genetic disorder.
*What are the causes of this disorder?
This disorder causes poor muscle tone, A constant feeling of hunger, and low levels of sex hormones.
*Who does it affect?
This affects 1 in every 12,000 to 15,000 people. Both sexes and all races.
*How does it affect the person?
causes them to always be hungry and eat all the time; making them gain weight
*What are the treatments?
There is no cure for tohis disorder. But growth hormones and excercise can help build muscles, and controll their weight.
*How or can it be prevented?
NO, Prader–Willi syndrome cannot be prevented.
*What is the life expectancy of a person with this disorder?
You can live a full life if you take proper care.http://youtu.be/JDmvqLK7S_0
*Find and post a video that deals with this disorder.
*websites
http://www.medicinenet.com/prader-willi_syndrome/article.htmhttp://www.sharecare.com/question/can-prader-willi-syndrome-prevented
http://uaddit.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=1511
post 5...genetic disorder #1 (Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum)
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
is a genetic disease that causes fragmentation and mineralization of elastic fibers in some tissues.
Usually, pseudoxanthoma elasticum affects the skin first, often in childhood but frequently later. Small, yellowish papular lesions form and cutaneous laxity mainly affects the neck, axillae (armpits), groin, and flexural creases (the inside parts of the elbows and knees). Skin may become lax and redundant.
It affects both men and women, females are twice as likely to be affected as males There is no treatment that directly interferes with the disease process, although dietary restriction of calcium has been tried with limited results. For excessive areas of skin, plastic surgery may be needed. This disorder has a normal life expectancy.
It affects both men and women, females are twice as likely to be affected as males There is no treatment that directly interferes with the disease process, although dietary restriction of calcium has been tried with limited results. For excessive areas of skin, plastic surgery may be needed. This disorder has a normal life expectancy.
Post #5 1 (Down Syndrome)
What is it? Down Syndrome some call it Trisomy 21.
What are the causes of this disorder? Down syndrome occurs because of an abnormality characterized by an extra copy of genetic material on all or part of the 21st chromosome. Every cell in the body contains genes that are grouped along chromosomes in the cell's nucleus or center. There are normally 46 chromosomes in each cell, 23 inherited from your mother and 23 from your father. When some or all of a person's cells have an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21, the result is Down syndrome.
Who does it affect? Down Syndrome can affect anyone boy or girl. Any race and in any area of the world.
How does it affect the person? Congenital heat disease. Immune system problems. Thyroid problems. Bone, muscle, nerve, or joint problems. Hearing problems. Eye problems. Seizure disorders. Developmental delay. Mental retardation. Premature aging.
What are the treatments? There are no actual treatments for the disease but for the side effects you should get, regular checkups and screening. You can have medications or even surgery to help with the side effects. Also counseling and support will help the family and patient stay stong.
How can it be prevented? Physicians are not certain how to prevent the chromosomal error that causes Down Syndrome. To date, there is no reason to believe that a parent could have done anything to cause or prevent the birth of their baby with Down syndrome. Some claim that various high dose vitamins given to children with Down syndrome will improve the mental performance and lessen the mental retardation.
What is the life expectancy of a person with this disorder? It just varies depending on ones health.
Find and post a video that deals with this disorder.
Make sure to list all websites and resources used to find information for each disorder.
http://www.nads.org/pages_new/facts.html
http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/genetics/downs.html
What are the causes of this disorder? Down syndrome occurs because of an abnormality characterized by an extra copy of genetic material on all or part of the 21st chromosome. Every cell in the body contains genes that are grouped along chromosomes in the cell's nucleus or center. There are normally 46 chromosomes in each cell, 23 inherited from your mother and 23 from your father. When some or all of a person's cells have an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21, the result is Down syndrome.
Who does it affect? Down Syndrome can affect anyone boy or girl. Any race and in any area of the world.
How does it affect the person? Congenital heat disease. Immune system problems. Thyroid problems. Bone, muscle, nerve, or joint problems. Hearing problems. Eye problems. Seizure disorders. Developmental delay. Mental retardation. Premature aging.
What are the treatments? There are no actual treatments for the disease but for the side effects you should get, regular checkups and screening. You can have medications or even surgery to help with the side effects. Also counseling and support will help the family and patient stay stong.
How can it be prevented? Physicians are not certain how to prevent the chromosomal error that causes Down Syndrome. To date, there is no reason to believe that a parent could have done anything to cause or prevent the birth of their baby with Down syndrome. Some claim that various high dose vitamins given to children with Down syndrome will improve the mental performance and lessen the mental retardation.
What is the life expectancy of a person with this disorder? It just varies depending on ones health.
Find and post a video that deals with this disorder.
Make sure to list all websites and resources used to find information for each disorder.
http://www.nads.org/pages_new/facts.html
http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/genetics/downs.html
Post #5-1 Turner Syndrome
What is it? A disease that effects girls when their younger
What are the causes of this disorder? Girls are orginally born with 2 X chromosomes, but girls with turner syndrome are only born with one X chromosome or they are missing half of the X chromosomes.
Who does it affect? 1 out of 2500 girls
How does it affect the person? Kidney Promblems, High Blood Pressure, heart problems, overweight, hearing difficulties, Diabetes, and thyroid problems What are the treatments? Growth Hormone injections for their hight, Estrogen Replacement to start puberty, A heart expert (cardiologist) for heart problems, and checked by doctor regually for high blood pressure.
How or can it be prevented? There is no cure for this disorder.
youtube video
What is the life expectancy of a person with this disorder? Most girls with turner syndrome can live a long life with proper medical care.
Make sure to list all websites and resources used to find information for each disorder. http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/turner.html
http://www.medicinenet.com/turner_syndrome/article.htm
http://runkle-science.wikispaces.com/Turner+Syndrome
What are the causes of this disorder? Girls are orginally born with 2 X chromosomes, but girls with turner syndrome are only born with one X chromosome or they are missing half of the X chromosomes.
Who does it affect? 1 out of 2500 girls
How does it affect the person? Kidney Promblems, High Blood Pressure, heart problems, overweight, hearing difficulties, Diabetes, and thyroid problems What are the treatments? Growth Hormone injections for their hight, Estrogen Replacement to start puberty, A heart expert (cardiologist) for heart problems, and checked by doctor regually for high blood pressure.
How or can it be prevented? There is no cure for this disorder.
youtube video
What is the life expectancy of a person with this disorder? Most girls with turner syndrome can live a long life with proper medical care.
Make sure to list all websites and resources used to find information for each disorder. http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/turner.html
http://www.medicinenet.com/turner_syndrome/article.htm
http://runkle-science.wikispaces.com/Turner+Syndrome
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