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Medical > Cardiology
A Comprehensive Review on Congenital Heart Defects and the Critical Care Demanded in Special Needs Individuals
...and Care for Special Needs...functioning. Yet, for individuals...defects (CHDs) are issues...While not all CHDs can be prevented,...managing CHDs. Recent innovations...individuals' hearts for pre-surgery...surgery. Gene editing techniques,...surgery. Gene editing techniques,...potential for correcting...anomalies causing CHDs. Specialized...Specialized Care for Special Needs...Individuals Caring for individuals...individuals with CHDs, especially...
Research > Genetics
CRISPR Gene Therapy for Rare Pediatric Disorders: What Families Need to Know
...designed specifically for that child's genetic...clinical trial. For families navigating...won't qualify for personalized CRISPR...Fix. CRISPR is a gene editing tool. It...CRISPR is a gene editing tool. It cuts DNA...one, or turns a gene on or off. When...makes it powerful for rare disorders....mutation in a known gene. If you can fix...CRISPR doesn't work for every rare disorder....
Research > Genetics
Chromosomal Microarray vs. Whole Genome Sequencing: Which Genetic Test Is Right for Your Child?
...should fight your insurance for the $3,000 one. The short answer:...can live with while you wait for answers. What Each Test Detects....Chromosomal microarray (CMA) looks for chunks of DNA that are missing...condition caused by one broken gene, WES is more likely to catch...interpret yet. CMA won't find single-gene mutations. WES won't...
Special Needs > Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy in 2026: What Families Need to Know About Gene Therapy and Daily Life
...hearing about gene therapy. Maybe...changes everything for your family....FDA-approved gene therapy for Duchenne...gene therapy for Duchenne muscular...outcomes. And while gene therapy is making...define daily life for most families....how to evaluate gene therapy as an...is a one-time gene therapy approved...therapy approved for boys with Duchenne...the dystrophin gene (the protein...
Special Needs > Rare Disorders
Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey: How Whole Genome Sequencing Is Changing Rare Disease Diagnosis
...cutting that timeline from years to weeks for families who know how to access it....catches genetic variants that targeted gene panels and exome sequencing miss. Until...About 98% of your genome doesn't code for proteins, and some disease-causing variants...them. WGS catches them. The test looks for single-nucleotide variants, insertions,...
Special Needs > Cystic Fibrosis
Exploring the Advancements in Cystic Fibrosis Treatments
...change in the CFTR gene. This gene controls...CFTR gene. This gene controls the flow...When the CFTR gene is not working...genetic test to look for changes in the...changes in the CFTR gene. This is done with...are now tested for CF at birth. This...newborn screening for CF, go to https://www.cff.org/What-is-CF/Testing/Newborn-Screening-for-CF/....https://www.cff.org/What-is-CF/Testing/Newborn-Screening-for-CF/. Treating Cystic...There is no cure for CF yet. But there...
Special Needs > Cystic Fibrosis
Unlocking the Potential of Cystic Fibrosis Treatments
...families. You must inherit two copies of the faulty CF gene to have the disease. About 30,000 children and adults...the disease. All babies in the U.S. are now tested for CF at birth. This is done with a blood test. If...stools. Treating Cystic Fibrosis. There is no cure for CF, but treatments can ease symptoms and reduce...
Research > Drug Development
Unveiling Breakthroughs in Muscular Dystrophy Treatment
...Importance of Research for Muscular Dystrophy....is very important for finding new treatments...finding new treatments for muscular dystrophy....This makes it hard for people to move around...government helps pay for muscular dystrophy...a lab. They look for ways to fix what's...Promising Research Areas. Gene therapy is one exciting...area of research for muscular dystrophy....
Special Needs > Rare Disorders
What Is Williams Syndrome?
...spontaneous mutation in the elastin gene. People with Williams syndrome often...diagnosed in childhood. There is no cure for Williams syndrome, but there are treatments...music and art. They are also known for their outgoing personality and friendliness...using DNA testing. There is no cure for Williams syndrome, but affected individuals...
News > Education
"Scream Rooms" Used on Special Needs Children
...doesn't want to go to school. She's constantly in the nurse's office trying to get out of there," he tells FoxNews.com. Board of Education Chairman Gene Nocera says he learned last week about the rooms. "Closet is pretty much what it is," a mother of two students at the school says. She claims that her...
Research > Genetics
Clues to Treating Cancers Found in Genomes
...within a single day and for approximately $1,000....The results pointed to a gene known as SYK, which could...which could be targeted for treating the disease. If...treating the disease. If the gene could be turned off, perhaps...children coming into St. Jude for cancer treatment would...genomes sequenced to look for clues to curing the disease....
Parenting > The Early Years
Managing Pregnancy When Baby Isn't Perfect
...are caused by genetics (chromosomal problems or gene mutations) or environmental factors (such as exposure...drugs–prescription as well as illegal–or alcohol). Unfortunately, for those wondering "Why me?" the majority of the time...doctor; get a second opinion. They should be there for you, to explain what to expect during and after...