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Understanding Leukodystrophy: Making Leuko Known by: Teerah Williams

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  Leukodystrophy is a group of rare genetic disorders that affects the white matter of the brain. White matter is growing abnormally, and the myelin sheaths are damaged. Myelin aids in the proper transmission of electrical information, and the nervous system cannot operate as it should when myelin does not develop properly. There are more than fifty kinds of leukodystoph, and researchers are still discovering new forms. This can result in problems with hearing, speaking, vision, and both physical and mental development. Other symptoms include, ataxia, seizures, breathing difficulties, memory loss, learning disabilities, and personality changes.  Leukodystrophy is common during infancy and early childhood such as between birth and 2 years, though it can develop in late adulthood. Leukodystrophy is important as many types are rare, so more research and awareness is needed to improve treatments and diagnosis. Let us continue to raise awareness so we can help people and families a...
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A Primer on Brain Tumor Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Current Research/ by: Gabby Laweskf

A Primer on Brain Tumor Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Current Research Introduction In the world of brain tumors, it is one of the rare Neurological disorders that occur in less than 1.4% of cases around the world. A brain tumor is a mass of abnormal growth of cells within the brain or near the brain’s walls that can develop in any part of the brain or skull. Brain tumors are important in medical research becuase it can help indicate/ aleter individuals and help them understand what’s wrong with their body at an early or late stage of their life, why a person can go their entire life without knowing they have a brain tumor growing within the brain wall that can affect different parts of our brain, mostly putting pressure on the healthy parts of our brain while also affrcting the spain in the process. Full Overview Causes According to Hopkins Medicine, the cause of brain tumors is still unknown, but some say it may be the result of a person’s genes or exposure to a bad environment. So...
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Understanding Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP): When the body turns muscles into bone. Written by: Areej Ajwad

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  Title Understanding Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP): When the body turns muscles into bones.                                             by: Areej Ajwad Introduction   Fibrodysplasia ossificans is an extremely rare condition, it is caused by a mutation in the ACVR1 gene, causes abnormal activation of bone-building signals in the body. .  Figure 1. Advanced Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), showing extensive bone formation outside the normal skeleton, resulting in severe joint stiffness and loss of mobility. Image source: International FOP Association (IFOPA). It is an genetic condition that mistakenly converts muscles, tendons and other soft tissues into bones. Making every small task like walking, exercising a challenge. It is a disease that gets worse over a period of time as the individual gets older. Any injury to the soft t...
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Ebkom Syndrome: Types, Cuases, Symptoms, Diagnosis and treatment by Sophia Jiongy Li

Ekbom Syndrome: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment By: Sophia Jiongy Li Introduction Ekbom syndrome, also known as delusional parasitosis (DP) or delusional infestation, is an uncommon psychiatric condition characterized by an individual’s persistent belief that they are infested with parasites, despite medical evidence not supporting this belief. This condition can cause significant emotional distress and affect an individual’s quality of life. Ekbom syndrome is generally classified into primary and secondary forms, with secondary cases sometimes further divided into functional and organic causes. Although it can affect anyone, it is more commonly reported among middle-aged and older adults, particularly women. Understanding Ekbom syndrome is important because appropriate evaluation and evidence-based treatment can help improve the quality of life of those affected (Mindru et al., 2024). Types and Causes Delusional parasitosis is commonly classified into primary and seco...
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