Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – Causes and Evaluation

June 16, 2013

Causes and evaluation of abdominal aortic aneurysm - Aortic aneurysms are common in abdominal region. Sometimes they could occur in upper aorta region leading to thoracic aortic aneurysms, though less…

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – Definition and Diagnosis

June 16, 2013

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is permanent focal dilatation of aorta artery to more than one and half times its diameter. This causes a bulge in the abdominal area. Abdominal aortic…

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome – Lifestyle Changes and Self-Help

June 16, 2013

Lifestyle changes and self-help for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome - Although learning disability is a major limitation of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, yet your child can develop intellectual abilities to a certain…

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome – Prevention and Coping

June 16, 2013

Prevention and coping with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome - Managing a child with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is challenging. Take help of support groups, coordinate with other parents. Teenagers with less intellectual…

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome – Home Remedies and Alternative Therapies

June 16, 2013

Home remedies and alternative therapies for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome - The home remedies and alternative therapies for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome for children depend on your child’s overall health. You can…

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome – Clinical Trials and Research Studies

June 16, 2013

Clinical Trials and Research Studies on 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome - Research indicates children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome display significant characteristics in neuropsychological tests. Their IQ is normal, rather just at…

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome – Treatments and Medications

June 16, 2013

Treatments and Medications for 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome - There is no permanent cure for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Standard treatments for specific features of deletion syndrome provide relief. The treatment procedures…

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome – Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

June 16, 2013

Diagnostic tests and procedures for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome include blood tests like array comparative genomic hybridization and X-rays to produce detailed images of bones, internal tissues, and organs on films…

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome – Complications and Risk Factors

June 16, 2013

Complications and risk factors for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome include heart defects, cleft palate, hypoparathyroidism, thymus gland dysfunction, behavioral, learning, mental health problems. Deletion syndrome deprives fetus of sufficient supply of…

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome – Signs and Symptoms

June 16, 2013

Signs and symptoms of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome - Different persons exhibit different symptoms. Severity of symptoms is not the same. Symptoms are very mild in infancy and go unnoticed. 22q11.2…