A disorder that causes benign growths (“tubers”) on several different organs within the body, including the brain, eyes, kidneys, heart, skin, and lungs; it occurs in about one in 6,000 births. Cause There is a 50 percent chance tha.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 09.10.09 | No Comments
Forceful shaking of an infant or young child by the arms, legs, chest, or shoulders can cause brain damage leading to MENTAL RETARDATION, speech and LEARNING DISABILITIES, paralysis, SEIZURES, hearing loss, and death. It may cause bleeding .. Read More
Health and Wellness | 05.31.09 | No Comments
A permanent purple-red birthmark that is present at birth and is usually found on the face. The birthmarks are usually sharply outlined and flat, although the surface may sometimes have a pebbly feel. They can range in size from a few milli.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 03.12.09 | No Comments
A childhood disorder characterized by HYPERACTIVITY, seizures, laughter, and developmental delays. Initially presumed to be rare, it is now believed that thousands of children with Angelman syndrome (AS) have gone undiagnosed, or been misdi.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 12.11.08 | No Comments
