Archive for May, 2008

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This video explains how the Hunter’s Hope Foundation for Krabbe disease was discovered. For more information visit http://www.huntershope.org
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Krabbe disease is a rare genetic disorder that degenerates the central and peripheral nervous systems. Many individuals affected begin showing symptoms such as; limb stiffness, seizures, vomiting, and the slowing of mental and motor development before six months old. Due to this progressive loss of mental and motor function, children usually die before age...
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Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy is leading the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy community through its commitment to research, education, advocacy and compassion.
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Muscular dystrophy is an x-linked genetic disorder characterized by progressive weakness and wasting of muscles. The most common and severe type is Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy (DMD). Duchenne muscular dystrophy leads to the production of an abnormal protein called dystrophin.
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This video explains how the World Federation of Hemophilia is working to improve care and treatment worldwide. For more information about the World Federation of Hemophilia, visit www.wfh.org
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Hemophilia is an x-linked bleeding disorder that slows the blood clotting process. The major types of this disorder are Hemophilia A and Hemophilia B. Mutations in the F8 gene trigger type A Hemophilia, and the mutations on the F9 gene causes type B Hemophilia. Individuals with this condition often experience prolonged bleeding from an...
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Hemochromatosis is Canada’s largest genetics disorder. This video gives an in depth look into hemochromatosis. For more information contact the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society
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Cabaret video in aid of the Ectodermal Dysplasia Society.
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A family shares there experience with giving birth to a child with achondroplasia.
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