Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Statistics Down Syndrome is a relatively common disorder affecting 1 child out of 1,000 live births. It occurs as a result of an extra chromosome 21. Each person has 23 pairs of...
View ArticleStage 4 breast cancer survival rate
The growth of cancer cells in the breast tissues is referred to as breast cancer. When such cancer cells spread to other parts of the body or metastasize, then it is known to at stage 4 of breast...
View ArticleMultiple Myeloma Life Expectancy
Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that is related to leukemia and lymphoma. In multiple myeloma, the plasma cell which is type of white blood cell ends up producing excessive amounts of...
View ArticleStage 4 lung cancer – survival rate
The growth of cancer cells in the lungs which has advanced to stage 4 is referred to as stage 4 lung cancer. Nearly 40 percent of the lung cancer patients get diagnosed with stage 4 of lung cancer....
View ArticleMyelodysplastic Syndrome – Life Expectancy
Myelodysplastic syndrome refers to a group of conditions that result from dysfunctional or malformed blood cells. The blood cells are produced in the bone marrow. Any defects in the bone marrow lead to...
View ArticleSpina Bifida – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Pictures
Spina bifida belongs to a group of congenital abnormalities known as neural tube defects. The neural tube refers to the embryonic structure that ultimately develops into the newborn’s spinal cord and...
View ArticleMicrocephaly – Causes, Symptoms, Life Expectancy,Pictures
Microcephaly can result due to a number of genetic and environmental reasons. Children affected by the condition generally experience developmental problems. Currently, there are no known ways to cure...
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