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Atypical genitalia, formerly called ambiguous genitalia, is a rare condition in which an infant's genitals don't appear to be clearly male or female on the ...
This condition is due to missing part of chromosome 22. It may cause heart issues, thyroid problems, cleft palate, lower immunity and other health problems.
Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that results in physical, mental and behavioral problems, including a constant sense of hunger.
It can lead to life-threatening lung and heart problems. The disease is also called hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome. Several strains of the hantavirus can ...
A diagnosis is made by a doctor trained in nervous system conditions, known as a neurologist. A diagnosis of Parkinson's is based on your medical history, a ...
A small sample of the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord is removed and sent to a lab for testing. Liver biopsy. A liver biopsy can help identify or ...
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that gets worse over time. It's characterized by changes in the brain that lead to deposits of certain proteins.
Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies. Electromyography measures the tiny electrical discharges produced in muscles. A thin-needle electrode is ...
Progressive supranuclear palsy is a rare brain disease that affects walking, balance, eye movements and swallowing. The disease results from the damage of ...
Genetic testing of the fluid or tissue will show if there's an extra, third, X chromosome. If triple X syndrome is suspected after birth based on signs and ...
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