Adult-onset leukoencephalopathy with axonal spheroids and pigmented glia (ALSP) is a progressive neurological disease with an ...

In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we hear from a listener who has Marfan syndrome and dive into the complexities of the disease. Then we talk about pathogens that eat — or infiltrate! — plant ...

Marfan syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disease that mainly affects the cardiovascular, skeletal and ocular systems. It is caused by mutations in the FBN1 gene, which encodes fibrillin-1, a ...

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has designated allopurinol as the first orphan drug for the treatment of Marfan syndrome, a rare connective tissue disease which as no cure to date.

You’ve likely heard people mention that they have inherited certain health conditions from their family. These are known as ...

Many couples consider lifestyle, nutrition, and timing when trying to conceive. Nevertheless, an important factor is frequently overlooked: genetics. Some genetic disorders can be passed from parents ...

Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition. It occurs because of a mutation (change) in one of your genes that develops before you’re born. It’s a type of connective tissue disorder, meaning it affects ...

Identical twins with Marfan syndrome receive matching heart surgeries Pablo and Julio Delcid, twin brothers from New Jersey, share their experience after going for surgery at the same time. Dr ...

A 6-month intervention with an exercise target of 10,000 steps per day may slow aortic root dilation in pediatric patients with Marfan syndrome, according to study data published in the Journal of ...

Marfan syndrome affects approximately one in 5,000 people worldwide and is often caused by a mutation in the FBN1 gene. Nearly all patients experience aortic root enlargement, which increases the ...