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Case Histories of Genetic Diseases | Biochemistry

The following points highlight the top six case histories of genetic diseases. The case histories are: 1. Xeroderma Pigmentosa 2. Myocardial Infarction 3. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 4. X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia 5. Diabetes Mellitus with Ketoacidosis 6. Acute Intoxication with Ethanol. Case Histories of Genetic Diseases: Xeroderma Pigmentosa Myocardial Infarction Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia Diabetes Mellitus with Ketoacidosis Acute Intoxication with [...]

By |2016-08-03T17:40:09+00:00August 3, 2016|Genetic Diseases|Comments Off on Case Histories of Genetic Diseases | Biochemistry
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Genetic Diseases: Classes, Consequences and Treatment

In this article we will discuss about the Genetic Diseases:- 1. Major Classes of Genetic Diseases 2. Pathologic Consequences 3. Early Diagnosis of Certain Inborn Errors to Avoid Permanent Damage 4. Successful Treatment. Major Classes of Genetic Diseases: Genetic diseases can be divided into three classes: i. Chromosomal Disorders. ii. Monogenic (Classic Mendelian) Disor­ders. iii. Multifactorial Disorders. i. Chromosomal Disorder: [...]

By |2016-08-03T17:40:07+00:00August 3, 2016|Genetic Diseases|Comments Off on Genetic Diseases: Classes, Consequences and Treatment
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Diseases Caused due to Vitamin Deficiency

The following points highlight the six main diseases caused due to vitamin deficiency:- 1. Rickets 2. Osteomalacia 3. Scurvy 4. Beriberi 5. Pellagra 6. Pernicious Anemia. Vitamin Deficiency: Disease # 1. Rickets: Causes: Vitamin D deficiency causes the disease rick­ets in children. Symptoms: a. It is characterised by bone deformities. b. The earliest bony lesion is often craniotabes-small round unossified [...]

By |2016-07-30T17:20:12+00:00July 30, 2016|Vitamins|Comments Off on Diseases Caused due to Vitamin Deficiency
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