Feb 14, 2020 · A primer on Lynch syndrome, familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and attenuated FAP provides clinicians with tools to understand the genetic bases of these …

Apr 23, 2022 · Regular assessments of individuals with a family history of aneurysm can help prevent hemorrhagic stroke. A family history of aneurysm greatly increases an individual's risk …

May 15, 2024 · It can. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart rhythm disorder. It causes irregular and chaotic heartbeats that can lead to stroke. AFib can be passed down through families. That …

Nov 12, 2024 · Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused when an unusual cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic material causes …

Aug 23, 2022 · Both men and women can have factor V Leiden. Women who carry the factor V Leiden mutation may have an increased tendency to develop blood clots during pregnancy or …

Aug 25, 2022 · Overview Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of inherited disorders that affect your connective tissues — primarily your skin, joints and blood vessel walls. Connective tissue …

Jan 9, 2025 · Diagnosis Hemochromatosis can be difficult to diagnose. Early symptoms such as stiff joints and fatigue may be due to conditions other than hemochromatosis. Many people …

Jan 19, 2024 · The most common cause of hair loss is a hereditary condition that happens with aging. This condition is called androgenic alopecia, male-pattern baldness and female-pattern …

Sep 23, 2021 · A detailed family history is an important key to diagnosing familial hypercholesterolemia. Doctors will be interested to know if your siblings, parents, aunts, …

Jan 30, 2024 · It can cause ataxia and other symptoms, including lack of bladder control, fainting after standing up and a sleep behavior condition in which a person acts out dreams. …