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Genetic disorders and birth defects

Find out everything you need to know about genetic disorders, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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The downsides of at-home genetic testing
Among the potential drawbacks: privacy issues, questionable results, and unnecessary worries.

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How do direct-to-consumer genetic health risk tests work?
At-home genetic health risk tests can detect your predisposition to a variety of conditions.

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Virtual Journey: ATTR Amyloidosis
Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy is a condition that is caused by a buildup of abnormal protein ...

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5 answers about ATTR amyloidosis
How ATTR amyloidosis affects different organs, and what people with this condition need to know abou...

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How primary immunodeficiency impacts children and families
A look at some of the challenges faced by families affected by primary immunodeficiency, with an ove...

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Living with primary immunodeficiency: Building your support system
Strategies for coping with the challenges of living with these rare disorders that cause immunodefic...

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Questions when starting a new therapy for PI
Understanding the basics of treating PI, and what to ask a healthcare provider when starting or swit...

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Taking care of mental health while living with PI
Six strategies for recognizing what you need and prioritizing mental health for people with PI and c...

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Living with primary immunodeficiency as an adult
Seven considerations for adults living with primary immunodeficiency that are worth discussing with ...

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Immunoglobulin therapy for PI: What are SCIg and IVIg?
An overview of subcutaneous and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in the treatment of primary immun...