'Abnormal gene' presentation slideshows

Human Health and Disease What is health?

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Genetics

Genetics. Yu Lu Department of Rheumatology Ren Ji Hospital. Achondroplasia. A chondro plasia vs. Chondroplasia ( ?????? ) ??????? a- chondro- Plasia. What is achondroplasia?.

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Birth Defects

Birth Defects. Case Study Number 1. One mother named Cindy had a fairly simple pregnancy, she had a healthy diet and exercised 30-60 minutes a day right up until her third trimester. She took folic acid supplements, drank lots of milk and went regularly to prenatal checkups.

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Chromosomal Abnormalities

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Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis. By Amanda Kennedy. What are the Symptoms?. Bronchitis Fatigue Chronic Cough Dehydration Thick Mucus Secretions in the lungs. What Causes It?.

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Psychosocial Issues In Cystic Fibrosis, Part 1

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Gilbert’s Syndrome

Gilbert’s Syndrome is a genetic condition in which the liver enzyme becomes abnormal and cannot properly process bilirubin (waste due to worn out-red blood cells).

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Disorders of the Muscular System

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Hemophilia

Hemophilia. David Ziga & Ryan Ehlers. What is Hemophilia?. Hemophilia is caused by an abnormal gene causing bleeding in the joints. Hemophilia slows down the blood clotting process and causes prolonged bleeding after injury . Symtoms.

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Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Sidney Littleton. What is PKd ?. Polycystic Kidney Disease affects an estimated 1 in 500 people, including newborns, children and adults regardless of sex, age, race or ethnic origin. It comes in two forms:

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Achondroplasia

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Genetic Disorders

Genetic Disorders. Fragile-X Syndrome (FXS) Prevalence Approximately 1 in 5000 births 1 in 4000 for males, 1 in 6000 for females Why? In many X linked conditions only males who inherit the abnormal gene are affected (e.g. red-green colour blindness).

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