Hereditary Genetics

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Guidelines for Diagnosing Neurofibromatosis
Neurofibromatosis (a.k.a. von Recklinghausen disease) is a genetic disorder of the nervous system that causes benign... »
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Understanding Blood Types
Trying to figure out the genetics of human blood types can be confusing. Check out Dr. Greene’s Guide To Understanding... »

A-Z Guide

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Arthritis
JRA refers to a grab bag of at least five distinct arthritis diseases with at least seven patterns of illness. They can... »
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Astigmatism
Irregularities in the curve of the cornea or lens make vision clearer in some planes than others. This asymmetry of... »
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Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a food sensitivity to gluten, which is protein found primarily in wheat, rye, and barley. In those... »
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Colorblindness
Colorblindness is almost always a hereditary condition. Red-green colorblindness is a recessive condition passed on the... »
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Congenital Heart Disease
There are many types of congenital heart disease. They can be very mild, or they can be quite serious. Some require... »
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Congenital Hip Dislocation
Anyone can be born with DDH, but it tends to run in families. It is especially common in firstborn children. Hip... »
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Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital hypothyroidism occurs around the world, but is fairly uncommon. It is twice as common in girls as in boys.... »
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Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition where important membrane linings do not function properly. Thickened, rubbery... »