Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a rare blood disorder. Children with DBA don't make enough red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen to all other cells in the body. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of DBA.
Fanconi anemia is a blood disorder. With this condition, the bone marrow doesn't make enough blood cells. Or it makes abnormal blood cells.
Hemoglobin E trait is an inherited blood disorder. That means it's passed down through your parent’s genes. Read on to learn more.
Detailed information about double outlet right ventricle (DORV), a heart malformation that is present from birth.
Cushing syndrome is a hormone disorder. It’s caused by having high levels of the hormone cortisol over a long time. Cushing syndrome is fairly rare. It most often affects adults who are 20 to 50 years old. But it can also occur in children. It is sometimes called hypercortisolism.
PFAPA is a childhood syndrome that causes repeated episodes of fever, mouth sores, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes. PFAPA usually starts in early childhood between ages 2 and 5.
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You may have many questions about genetic disorders and wonder where to go to get them answered. Geneticists and genetic counselors at UMass Memorial Medical Center treat adults, children and families in a caring environment. Our experts provide diagnosis, genetic counseling and patient management.
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Healthy eating should be a top priority, but when you're tired or stressed, it's easier to choose the chips and chocolate over the complicated meal on Pinterest that needs to be prepared from scratch. With some easy meal prep ideas, you'll be eating healthier quicker.
