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Poland anomaly is an underdevelopment or absence of the chest muscle on one side of the body and webbing of the fingers of the hand on the same side.
… be caused by the forward growth of the ribs reducing the flow of blood. A malformation of the subclavian arteries … susceptibility to events such as interruption of blood flow that may predispose a person to the anomaly. Additional …
Genetic Disorders
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cells disorders.
… name - sickle cell anemia. The sickle cells also block the flow of blood through vessels, resulting in lung tissue …
Genetic Disorders
Prostate cancer is a disease where certain cells in the prostate become abnormal and multiply to form a tumor.
… beginning urination or even an inability to urinate. The flow of urine can start and stop, be weak, or create pain or …
Genetic Disorders
Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited condition causing increased low density lipoprotein cholesterol at birth and heart attacks at an early age.
… the arteries less flexible and more difficult for blood to flow leading to heart attack and stroke. The first step in …
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Gene therapy for sickle cell disease is available to you through FDA-approved therapies and through clinical trials.
… be inserted in your vein. During collection, stem cells flow into a bag, and the rest of your blood returns to your …
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… may reduce complications of sickled cells blocking blood flow and depriving tissues of oxygen (called vaso-occlusive …