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Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) causes cysts (fluid-filled growths) to develop in the kidneys. PKD is a genetic disorder, meaning you have to have a mutated (changed) gene to get the disorder.
Posted September 2, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of more than 30 inherited (genetic) diseases that cause muscle weakness. These conditions are a type of myopathy, a disease of the skeletal muscles.
Posted September 1, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read
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Lymphangiomatosis
Lymphangiomatosis is a condition where a lymphangioma is not present in a single localised mass, but in a widespread or multifocal manner. It is a rare type of tumor which results from an abnormal development of the lymphatic system.
Posted August 30, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) describes a group of genetic disorders affecting your adrenal glands. You have one adrenal gland on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands produce several important hormones your body needs.
Posted August 28, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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Osteoarthritis
Arthritis refers to biomechanical changes within a joint. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common kind of arthritis. There are a number of contributing factors to osteoarthritis, including age.
Posted August 27, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read
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