Genetic disorders

Dravet Syndrome: Understanding This Severe Epilepsy

Dravet syndrome is a rare and catastrophic form of epilepsy that begins in infancy or early childhood. It is characterized by prolonged and recurrent...

Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome: Understanding Its Impact & Care

Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder that causes multiple congenital anomalies due to defective cholesterol metabolism. This syndrome restricts the growth...

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: A Rare Disorder

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressive (FOP), previously known as myositis ossificans progressiva (MOP) and also referred to as Münchmeyer disease or Stoneman disease, is a rare...

Malignant Hyperthermia: Recognize & Respond to This Emergency

Malignant hyperthermia is a sudden, severe onset of muscle rigidity, hypermetabolism, respiratory failure, and cardiovascular compromise in a patient in response to the anesthetic...