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Asked for female, 4 years old from Hyderabad
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Please read the article which was published regarding the BRCA gene editing from embryos. They didnt do gene editing. It was embryo selection. So those embryos which did not have the gene were implanted.
Gene editing if technically feasible, but a lot of problems with it at present.
Feel free to contact me directly if you want to discuss this further.
Gene editing if technically feasible, but a lot of problems with it at present.
Feel free to contact me directly if you want to discuss this further.
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Generally, within 10 to 20 years after the appearance of the first symptoms the person is confined to a wheelchair. Individuals may become completely incapacitated in later stages of the disease. Friedreich ataxia can shorten life expectancy, and heart disease is the most common cause of death.
Generally, within 10 to 20 years after the appearance of the first symptoms the person is confined to a wheelchair. Individuals may become completely incapacitated in later stages of the disease. Friedreich ataxia can shorten life expectancy, and heart disease is the most common cause of death.
Asked for male, 43 years old from Hyderabad
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Hi, Hemophilia B is a genetic disease, present since birth, and only treatment is factor replacement. The factor therapy ideally should be given prophylactically, that means should be given weekly for life long so as to prevent any bleeding episodes. If factor is not readily available, then you can use factor as and when injury occurs along with prompt ice application and avoiding over the counter NSAID pain medicines. There are lots of centre both Govt and Private including our centre, where Fa...more
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There are three major clinically and genetically distinct forms of neurofibromatosis, neurofibromatosis types 1 and 2 (NF1 and NF2) and schwannomatosis. NF1, previously known as von Recklinghausen disease, is the most common type.
Longitudinal care for individuals with NF1 aims at the early detection and symptomatic treatment of complications as they occur.
The approach to treatment of the various tumors associated with NF1 depends upon the type of tumor, its effect on adjacent tissues, ...more
Longitudinal care for individuals with NF1 aims at the early detection and symptomatic treatment of complications as they occur.
The approach to treatment of the various tumors associated with NF1 depends upon the type of tumor, its effect on adjacent tissues, ...more
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