hello,  I need some informationabout apert syndrome disease.?
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What is Apert Syndrome?\nApert Syndrome is a condition involving distortions of the head and face and webbing of the hands and feet. Characteristics include:\n\nskull - short from back to front, wide on the sides, and overly tall (craniosynostosis) \neyes - slightly side-spaced, bulging, the eyelids tilt downward abnormally at the sides \nface - the mid-face has a sunken-in appearance, the upper jaw slopes backward, lower teeth project in front of the upper teeth \nhands and feet - webbing and/or fusion including finger bones, toe bones, and joints of fingers and toes \nWhy did this happen?\nThere is no link between anything the mother did or did not do while she was pregnant and the occurrence of Apert Syndrome. Doctors believe Apert Syndrome occurs when a gene mutates early in the pregnancy.\n\n\nWill this happen to children I have in the future?\nThe chances of having another child with Apert Syndrome is almost non-existent if both parents are unaffected. If one parent has Apert Syndrome, there is a 50% chance that his/her children will have Apert Syndrome.\n\n\nWhat kinds of problems could my child have?\nIn addition to the physical characteristics common to Apert Syndrome, your child may have the following problems:\n\n\ncleft palate - about 30% of children with Apert Syndrome are affected \nslower learning rates and abilities - about 50% of children with Apert Syndrome are affected; however, as the children grow older, they often catch up with others \nvision problems caused by imbalance of the eye muscles \nrecurrent ear infections which can cause hearing loss \nnoisy breathing - the smaller nose and airway passages may make breathing difficult \nhyperactive sweat glands may cause your child to sweat a lot, especially while sleeping \nproblems with acne are more likely, especially during puberty\n\nWill my child need surgery?\nDepending on the severity of Apert Syndrome, your child may have some or all of the following surgeries:\n\n\ntotal skull reshaping to correct the tower skull problems at three to four months of age \nfrontal-orbital advancement to increase space within the skull and the size of both orbits (the part of the skull with holds the eyeball) at three to four months of age \nmid-facial advancement - usually prior to starting school \nfacial bi-partition to widen the upper jaw, derotate the orbits, and to narrow the upper face \nosteotomy (cutting through the bone of the upper and lower jaw to correct further problems usually during the teen years \nrhinoplasty - plastic surgery of the nose \ngenioplasty - plastic surgery of the chin or cheek \neyelid surgery to correct the abnormal downward tilt \nseparation of the fingers and/or toes\n\nNew advances and procedures concerning Apert Syndrome are constantly being developed. Be an advocate for your child!\n\n\nHow do I get help for my child?\nYour child should be treated by a qualified craniofacial medical team at a craniofacial center. Currently, FACES has information on thirty-two craniofacial teams located in 20 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all the craniofacial teams. Please contact FACES for details.\n\n\nAm I alone?\nNo! There are many families and organizations who will be glad to talk with you and help you with information and support. Don't forget books, videos, and websites. The listing below will get you started. \n\n\nFACES: The National Craniofacial Association\nP. O. Box 11082\nChattanooga, TN 37401\n(800) 332-2373\nemail: faces@faces-cranio.org\nWe provide financial support for non-medical expenses to patients traveling to a craniofacial center for treatment. Eligibility is based on financial and medical need. Resources include newsletters, information about craniofacial conditions, and networking opportunities.\n\n\nApert International, Inc.\nDon & Cathie Sears\nP O Box 2571\nColumbia, SC  29202\n(803) 732-2372\nWebsite:  http://www.apert.org\nThis web site on Apert Syndrome wi
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Thank you very much for writing your question in English.  \n\nOne of the rules in Yahoo! Answers is: "USE ENGLISH ONLY: Please do not use other languages or symbols". \n\nThere are many places to learn about Paget's disease. You could begin by reading at these sites:\n\nhttp://www.arthritis.ca/types%20of%20arthritis/pagets/default.asp?s=1\nhttp://www.paget.org/\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pagetsdiseaseofbone.html\nhttp://www.paget.org.uk/\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pagets-disease-of-bone/DS00485\n\nI hope some of these are helpful to you, and I wish you and your daughter the very best.
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Most of the research that has been published on Triple X Syndrome in the past year and a half focuses on case studies and medical/physiological data on patients with Triple X Syndrome, as the genetic mechansisms of the syndrome are understood to the full extent permitted by modern genetic tools and understanding.\n\nThe easiest way to find out about current research on a topic is to go to Google Scholar (http://scholar.google.com/ ) and do an advanced search (there's a little link next to the normal search button) for papers published within whatever time period you consider recent.  I have no idea what your background is, but even without a lot of technical knowledge on the subject, abstracts and review articles tend to be pretty accessable.
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Hello Jen K,\n\nI am not sure if you need an overview of the syndrome or something specific.\n\nSo, here's a few, and I am hoping one of them fits your needs.\nIf none of these work, please email me through my profile,\nand I will continue to work on it!\n\n[These came from MedlinePlus [ http://www.medlineplus.gov]\n[Other links are at the site...Marfan Syndrome]\n\nNational Marfan Foundation      \n     http://www.marfan.org/nmf/index.jsp\n            Good explanation/overview, with links to support \n            services, education and awareness, and a marketplace, \n            links for professionals, clinical trials, and conferences \n            and events\n\nWhat is Marfan Syndrome\n  [US National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute]\n  http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/mar/mar_whatis.html\n    Short overview including causes, who is at risk, diagnosis, treatments, living with, and links\n\nMarfan Syndrome (Mayo Clinic)\n    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/marfan-syndrome/DS00540\n     Overview with  info on Signs and symptoms,Causes, Risk   \n    factors When to seek medical advice , Screening and \n   diagnosis, Complications , Treatment , Prevention , Self  \n   care ,Coping   skills \n\nGenetics Home Reference - Marfan Syndrome\n   http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=marfansyndrome\n   General info on genes responsible for this syndrome, and links\n    to treatment and additional info (for both health care \n   professionals and consumers)\n\n\nOther Web Directories that may contain good info on Marfan\nSyndrome\n--NetWellness     http://netwellness.org/\n    "highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities. "\n   Has an "Ask an expert" link \n                http://netwellness.org/healthtopics/help/aaehelp.cfm\n\n--NOAH (New York Online Access to Health)\n      http://www.noah-health.org/\n    "NOAH provides access to high quality full-text consumer health information in English and Spanish that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased. "  Started at the NY Public libraries\n\nAlso, not everything is on the Internet!\nDon't discount libraries for books and databases (indexes) which\nmay contain full text articles not avialble on the internet.\nYour public library may have access to databases as InfoTrac,\nAcademic Search Premier, and Health Source...just ask a reference librarian to get you started.\n\nMost (if not all) public supported academic and medical libraries\nare open to "walk ins"...Call ahead to see what resources they have. Any reputable medical librarian can get you started.\nA few databases they may subscribe to included MD Consult,\nUpToDate, Access Medicine, StatRef, Medline (with some links to full text medical articles).\n\nHoping I didn't overload you....\nand at least one of the websites above is useful.\n\nJanice\npart time medical librarian at the local medical college (affiliated with a hospital)
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Thanks for the information, I saved the link and will read thought it later. I have a 5 year old nephew who has been diagnosed as autistic, he also has vision problems. I have had my doubts about the diagnosis from the beginning, hope your paper helps bring some light to the situation. \nThanks.
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try these links. they are a quite a helpful read. \n\nwww.merck.com/mrkshared/ mmanual/section11/chapter143/143c.jsp\n\nwww.pnas.org/cgi/content/full/102/2/419\n\nwww.autoimmuneinc.com/R_and_D/tech.html\n\nwww.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/figsonly/309/5739/1380\n\ngood luck and have fun!!!
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Symptoms \n\nIndividuals with Down Syndrom may not experience all of the symtoms. Some of the common symptoms are: decreased muscle tone at birth, asymmetrical or odd-shaped skull, round head with flat area at the back of the head, small skull, slanting eyes, small mouth with protruding tongue (see tongue problems), broad short hands, single crease on the palm, retarded growth and development, delayed mental and social skills (mental retardation)\n\nWhat are the physical Characteristics?\n\nChildren with Down Syndrome have a widely recognized characteristic appearance. Their head may be smaller than normal (microcephaly) and abnormally shaped. Other prominent characteristics are: a flattened nose, protruding tongue, upward slanting eyes, short hands and fingers, and a single crease in the palm.
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http://www.ivy-rose.co.uk/Topics/Skeletal_Disorders.htm
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Acrodysostosis \n\n\nImportant \n\nIt is possible that the main title of the report Acrodysostosis is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. \n\n\n\nSynonyms \n\nPNM \nPeripheral Dysostosis-Nasal Hypoplasia-Mental Retardation \nDisorder Subdivisions \n\nNone \nGeneral Discussion \n\nAcrodysostosis is an extremely rare skeletal disorder characterized by abnormally short and malformed bones of the hands and feet (peripheral dysostosis) and underdevelopment of the nose (nasal hypoplasia). Other findings may include progressive growth delays, short stature, and/or unusual head and facial (craniofacial) features. Affected infants may exhibit premature maturation of bones of the hands and feet, malformation and shortening of the forearm bones (radius and ulna) near the wrist, and/or abnormally short fingers and toes (brachydactyly). Characteristic facial features may include a flattened, underdeveloped (hypoplastic) "pug" nose, an underdeveloped upper jaw bone (maxilliary hypoplasia), widely spaced eyes (ocular hypertelorism), and/or an extra fold of skin on either side of the nose that may cover the eyes' inner corners (epicanthal folds).\n\n\n\nAcrodysostosis is usually accompanied by moderate mental retardation and learning difficulties. It may be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait in some cases, although no gene has yet been identified with this disorder. Acrodysostosis seems to be associated in some cases with advanced parental age.
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I don't have the condition, but below are some links to organizations and information that may help-\n\nThe National Ataxia Foundation-\nhttp://www.ataxia.org/\n\nThe NIH Friedreich's Ataxia Fact Sheet\nhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/friedreichs_ataxia/detail_friedreichs_ataxia.htm\n\nThe A-T Children's Project\nhttp://www.atcp.org/
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HI. My son was diagnosed with MODY 3.  You are right there is not a lot of comprehensive information.  What i can tell you is what my late husband experienced, but it's not pleasant.  My son is currenly 13 years old, I don't expect him to show symptoms until he is 16, but we keep him checked.  My husband was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 24, he had it unbeknownst to him since he was about 17, he did not do the greatest job taking care of it, he had multiple eye surgerys and was diagnosed with kidney failure at the age of 31.  He was on dialysis for 3 years and died on his 35th birthday. It is a very tragic tale, and I am going to do everything I can to keep my son from going that same route.  My late husband was not a drinker, not a smoker and not over weight, but his diabetes was very progressive and aggressive. All I ask is that you PLEASE take this very seriously and take care of yourself.  If you want to chat more on this..I'd love to hear from you.
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Menteur-Mentiroso Syndrome is a very ridiculous disease that has yet to claim its first life - translated from French and Spanish it means Liar-Liar Syndrome.\nHappy April Fools Day!
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http://www.jhu.edu/\n\nmedical references\nhttp://webapps.jhu.edu/jhuniverse/medicine/diseases/
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It's pretty obvious you won't get reliable answers on this forum. WHY would you ask people who have NO clue about your childs disease? Ask the doctor who is treating her, and don't delay treatment by following stupid answers like drinking green tea.
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There are more than one disease that affects the nervous system.\n\nI wonder if you're referring to Tourrette's Syndrome.  There is information on this and other conditions at:\n\nhttp://www.tourettesyndrome.net/
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try these:\n\nhttp://www.mda.org.au/\n\nhttp://www.myotonicdystrophy.org/\n\nhttp://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=myotonicdystrophy
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