Q: is edward's syndrome autosomal or sex-linked? dominant or recessive?

None of the above: Edward syndrome is brought on by an abnormality of chromosome numbers, specifically an extra 18. The abnormal egg with a single chromosome 1-17 & 19-22 + x has a pair of 18's. When the sperm brings a single chromosome 1-22 + x or y then the embryo ends up with 47 chromosomes rather than 46 in every cell.(3-18's) the excess distorts the organ building information & defects arise.

Q: what's the focus of support groups for edward's syndrome?

Trisomy 18 Support: Edward's syndrome is the result of a chromosome abnormality, namely trisomy 18. Support groups include resources and emotional support. Visit the trisomy 18 foundation for assistance.

Q: my friends baby died from edwards syndrome. what is that?

Extra chromosome 18: The edward syndrome, named after a researcher who reported the features in 1960, applies to babies born with all or most of an extra 18 chromosome. Half die in the first week & only 5-10% make it past 1 year of age. The extra chromosomal material is in every cell of the body and distorts the formation of major organ systems to the point that longer survival is impossible regardless of treatment.

Q: what is the sign and symptoms and cause of reye's syndroms?

Reyes syndrome: Reyes syndrome is caused by giving Aspirin or othersalicylate drumsto a child who has a viral illness such as the flu. One can develop signs of liver failure, which consists of lethergy, vomiting, jaundice, which can cause seizures and eventually coma due high ammonia levels in the blood.

Q: please tell me about angelman syndrom?

Angelman syndrome: It is a Neuro-genetic disorder resulting from abnormality of genes on Chromosome 15 .

Q: whats the best medication for postmonoposal syndrom?

Individual: Everyone experiences menopause differently. Talk with your doctor about what is bothering you the most and then u can decide together what options are best for you. A healthy diet and vigorous exercise several times a week are the place to start.

Q: how di i know if i have pendred syndrom? does it also attack adults?

Genetic disorder: It can lead to deafness. It accounts for about 5 to 10percent of congenital deafness. Its also associated with thyroid disease and goiters. 75 percent of pts have a goiter. Hearing loss may not be obvious at birth and progress gradually. Minor head trauma may accelerate symptoms. Gene testing would be neccessary. Its autosomal recessive so both parents would have to have an abnormal gene.

Q: what is the difference between brugada syndrom type 1 and type 2. tx for each type?

Brugada syndrome: There are 3 types of Brugada EKG patterns depending on morphological patterns of the right sided chest leads on conventional EKG. There is no specific treatment except implantation of an intracardiac defibrillator in an effort to prevent ventricular tachycardia or sudden death caused by ventricular fibrillation. ICD's are recommended in patients with VT,V Fib and/or family history of sudden death

Q: what to do if i think my friend has munchausen syndrom. how do i confront her or her family?

Who is in danger?: If this is munchausen's by proxy -- an adult injures or sickens a child or lies, all in order to get them admitted to the hospital -- phone child protective services and fill out paperwork on them. If this is simply a person who is so desperate as to seek warmth by pretending to be sick, the family is probably already dysfunctional and drama is unlikely to help & may be disastrous -- be a friend.

Question 1

what is the mode of inheiritance for edward's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Chromosomal: Edwards syndrome is usually due to trisomy 18 (extra copy of chromosome #18) that is an accidental occurrence with low recurrence risk (<1%) to the parents. Occasionally a translocation is found and the parents need testing to see if they have a balanced translocation (no symptoms) with higher recurrence risk.

Question 2

is edward's syndrome autosomal or sex-linked? dominant or recessive?

Accepted Answer

None of the above: Edward syndrome is brought on by an abnormality of chromosome numbers, specifically an extra 18. The abnormal egg with a single chromosome 1-17 & 19-22 + x  has a pair of 18's. When the sperm brings a single chromosome 1-22 + x or y then the embryo ends up with 47 chromosomes rather than 46 in every cell.(3-18's) the excess distorts the organ building information  & defects arise.

Question 3

what's the focus of support groups for edward's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Trisomy 18 Support: Edward's syndrome is the result of a chromosome abnormality, namely trisomy 18.  Support groups include resources and emotional support.  Visit the trisomy 18 foundation for assistance.

Question 4

my friends baby died from edwards syndrome. what is that?

Accepted Answer

Extra chromosome 18: The edward syndrome, named after a researcher who reported the features in 1960, applies to babies born with all or most of an extra 18 chromosome. Half die in the first week & only 5-10% make it past 1 year of age. The extra chromosomal material is in every cell of the body and distorts the formation of major organ systems to the point that longer survival is impossible regardless of  treatment.

Question 5

what is the sign and symptoms and cause of reye's syndroms?

Accepted Answer

Reyes syndrome: Reyes syndrome is caused  by giving Aspirin or othersalicylate drumsto a child who has a viral illness such as the flu. One can develop signs of liver failure, which consists of lethergy, vomiting, jaundice, which can cause seizures and eventually coma due high ammonia levels in the blood.

Question 6

please tell me about angelman syndrom?

Accepted Answer

Angelman syndrome: It is a Neuro-genetic disorder resulting from abnormality of genes on Chromosome 15 .

Question 7

whats the best medication for postmonoposal syndrom?

Accepted Answer

Individual: Everyone experiences menopause differently.  Talk with your doctor about what is bothering you the most and then u can decide together what options are best for you.
A healthy diet and vigorous exercise several times a week are the place to start.

Question 8

how di i know if i have pendred syndrom? does it also attack adults?

Accepted Answer

Genetic disorder: It can lead to  deafness. It accounts for about 5 to 10percent of  congenital deafness. Its also associated with thyroid disease and goiters. 75 percent of pts have a goiter. Hearing loss may not be obvious at birth and progress gradually. Minor head trauma may accelerate symptoms. Gene testing would be neccessary. Its autosomal recessive so both parents would have to have an abnormal gene.

Question 9

what is the difference between brugada syndrom type 1 and type 2.  tx for each type?

Accepted Answer

Brugada syndrome: There are 3 types of Brugada EKG patterns depending on morphological patterns of the right sided chest leads on conventional EKG. There is no specific treatment except implantation of an intracardiac defibrillator in an effort to prevent ventricular tachycardia or sudden death caused by ventricular fibrillation. ICD's are recommended in patients with VT,V Fib and/or family history of sudden death

Question 10

what to do if i think my friend has munchausen syndrom. how do i confront her or her family?

Accepted Answer

Who is in danger?: If this is munchausen's by proxy -- an adult injures or sickens a child or lies, all in order to get them admitted to the hospital -- phone child protective services and fill out paperwork on them. If this is simply a person who is so desperate as to seek warmth by pretending to be sick, the family is probably already dysfunctional and drama is unlikely to help & may be disastrous -- be a friend.

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How di i know if i have pendred syndrom? does it also attack adults?

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