Syndromes

Down Syndrome Down's Syndrome, it is one of the most frequently occurring chromosomal abnormalities found in humans effecting people of all ages, races and economic levels. It is a chromosomal anomaly in cell development that results in a person being born with forty-seven chromosomes instead of the normal forty-six chromosomes. People with Down syndrome may have mild to severe learning disabilities and physical symptoms, which include a small skull, extra folds of skin under the eyes, and

Historical & Medical Background of Down’s Syndrome In 1862, John Langdon Down, an English physician, first described those with Down’s Syndrome as “mongoloids” as he believed those with the condition appeared visually similar to people within the Blumenbach’s Mongolian race (Dr Ananya Mandal, 2014). However, in the 1970s, the term Down’s Syndrome replaced mongoloids as it was inaccurate (Dr Ananya Mandal, 2014). During the 20th Century, people with Down’s Syndrome were commonly seperated from society

learning disabilities. These things describe XYY Syndrome, also known as 47, XYY Syndrome; Jacob’s Syndrome; XYY Karyotype; and YY Syndrome. (NORD). It is a genetic disease in which males have an extra Y chromosome due to an error in cell division. Definition and effects on the body XYY Syndrome is a genetic disease where a male has an extra Y chromosome. This could then lead to an increased risk of learning disabilities.(Genetics Home Reference). XYY Syndrome

You can resist for a while, but eventually you give in” (Marlene Targ Brill 18). Tourette syndrome can be compared to poison ivy in some aspects. Individuals with Tourette syndrome have been suffering with tics and tantrums for hundreds of years, but today there are treatments that can help control the symptoms of Tourettes, allowing sufferers to live a normal life. The history of Tourette syndrome is very interesting. Hundreds of years ago those with Tourettes were thought of very differently

These twins can calculate calendar 40,000 backward or forward. Author also tells us about how the savant syndrome used to be categories as distinct condition in the past also refer as an idiot savant. The article that was published in the 1988 enlightens the case of savant syndrome that can occur in several conditions like autism and other disabilities. With that being said, Savant syndrome is a rare condition, but it's not a disease or disorder rather it is an extraordinary condition where a person

1 out of 691 children born have Down Syndrome. Do you know what Down Syndrome is? Many have Down Syndrome, and it is one of the most common chromosomal conditions. Though to many, Down Syndrome is not something that they understand, and let’s be honest, it is hard to understand. There are many misconceptions about Down Syndrome simply because people are misinformed about it. When things are harder to comprehend, we just follow along with the norm. It is alright to not know something but you have

Cushing’s Syndrome Cushing’s syndrome (also known as Cushing’s disease) is a disorder of the endocrine system. The disease is caused by the excess production, or in some cases excess consumption, of the hormone cortisol. The disease can be caused by tumors on the pituitary gland, adrenal gland complications, and the usage of corticosteroids. Cushing’s syndrome is difficult to diagnose due to its rarity, and there is no specific test to diagnose it. Symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome include obesity

Anatomy/Physiology 1 Research Paper The Upside of Down syndrome Down syndrome is a common chromosomal disorder that is caused by abnormal cell division resulting in extra genetic material from Chromosome 21. Down syndrome occurs frequently in that 1 out of 800 babies are born with this disorder. Those born with Down syndrome tend to experience specific physical characteristics, cognitive impairments, mental and medical help problems. Down syndrome is extremely special to me because I grew up with an

Alexander Swartz Professor McArdle 3/9/17 Marfan Syndrome Essentially, Marfan Syndrome, a mainly inherited autosomal dominant disorder, affects men and women of any and all racial groups. According to The Marfan Foundation, statistically 1/5000 people suffer from Marfan syndrome, while “3 out of 4 people with Marfan Syndrome inherit it” (What is Marfan Syndrome?, 1). While 1/2 of all those affected with Marfan Syndrome will pass down the disorder to a child, some sufferers are “the first in their

Down Syndrome      Have you ever been in a situation where you were confronted by a child who has Down Syndrome and were unsure of how to act around that child? I'm sure many of us have experienced the awkwardness that accompanies such a situation. Many people feel guilt or pity for these children, I believe these reactions result from a lack of knowledge about the condition. Which is why I have chosen this topic.      Down Syndrome is a condition that cannot be physically passed on from one