Rare diseases: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare inherited muscle disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration that leads to difficulties walking and reduces life expectancy. It is a sin..
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Understanding azoospermia, one of the most common causes of male infertility
Azoospermia is a medical condition characterized by the absence of sperm in the ejaculate and is a major cause of male infertility. It affects 1 in 10 infertile men and overall 1 in 100 men worldwide..
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Melanoma (skin cancer) – symptoms, risk factors and genetics
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Causes of autosomal (trisomy 13, 18 and 21) and sex chromosome trisomies (trisomy X, Klinefelter syndrome)
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Are food allergies genetic? How to test for the most common food allergies?
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What is polycystic ovary syndrome and how does it affect fertility? Causes, symptoms, treatment and genetic testing
Healthcare systems around the world should be encouraged to make polycystic ovary syndrome a priority in women’s health checks. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 women worldwide and ..
