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Tasigna®: Uses, dosages and precautions for use
Tasigna® is used in the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in children over 1 year of age and adults. During the use of the drug can cause some unwanted side effects. Therefore, patients should strictly follow the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist.
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What are genes? What is a genetic disorder?
Families of children with birth defects often wonder why their child was born with such a defect. And will their future children have the same defect? Abnormalities in genetic material can be passed from parent to child.
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What is Aarskog-Scott syndrome?
Aarskog-Scott syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the development of various parts of the body, most commonly found in males. Aarskog – Scott can cause many unusual features of the face, stature... However, the growth process will return to normal when puberty begins.
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Learn about Ablepharon-Macrostomia syndrome
Ablepharon-Macrostomia syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes physical abnormalities of the head, face, skin, fingers, and genitals. People with Ablepharon-Macrostomia often have abnormalities of the nipples and abdominal wall.
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Screening for genetic disorder carriers before pregnancy
Genetic screening is a test that is done to determine if a couple carries a gene mutation that could potentially cause a serious genetic disorder in their child. Some of the common genetic disorders screened for include cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and Tay-Sachs disease, among more than 100 other genetic disorders.
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What is genetic testing?
Genetic diseases are the result of genetic or chromosomal abnormalities that are passed down from one generation (grandparents, parents) to the next (children, grandchildren).
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Do changes in the structure of chromosomes affect health and development?
The normal human chromosome set has 46 chromosomes divided into 23 pairs. Any change will lead to a chromosomal abnormality. The cause of this condition is usually due to problems arising during the division of gametes or mutations caused by radiation or chemicals. Chromosomal mutations can change the number or structure of chromosomes in a cell.
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