Archive for December, 2008

APS Awareness Video

December 31, 2008

Video promoting APS awareness from The APS Foundation of America.
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APS-Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

December 31, 2008

APS also known as Hughes syndrome, is a genetic disorder that affects the immune system. This disorder is characterized by excessive blood clotting and can lead up to; miscarrige, fetal death, or lupus.
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Celiac Disease Awareness Video

December 27, 2008

Founder of NFCA, Alicia Bast founder of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness shares her experiences with Celiac Disease.
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Color Blindness

December 23, 2008

Color Blindness is an x-linked disorder that causes an inability to see differences between colors. Color blindness can also form due to nerve, brain, or eye damage.The most common form of color blindness is red-green.
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Charcot Marie Tooth Disease-CMT

December 23, 2008

Charcot Marie Tooth Disease-CMT is a neurological genetic disorder that affects the nervous. This disorder causes loss of muscle tissue and feeling in the feet,legs, hands, and arms. Individuals with this disorder may have symptoms such as; foot drop, hammer toe, and weakness in the foreamrs and hands.
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Celiac Disease

December 22, 2008

Celiac Disease,also known as Coeliac Disease is a genetic disorder that causes digestive problems in children and adults. Celiac disease is caused by a reaction to gluten proteins such as wheat, rye, and barley. This reaction causes damage to the small intestine and does not allow food to be properly absorbed. Individuals with this...
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