Genetics Articles A-Z
This page contains links to eMedTV Genetics Articles containing information on subjects from
Living With Marfan Syndrome to Marfan Syndrome Prognosis. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the
top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are
available with a short description further down the page.
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Living With Marfan Syndrome
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Marfan Sydrome
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Marfan Syndrome
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Marfan Syndrome and the Skeletal System
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Marfan Syndrome Diagnosis
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Marfan Syndrome Prognosis
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Living With Marfan Syndrome
Living with Marfan syndrome involves appropriate medical care, accurate information, and social support. This eMedTV article provides an overview of how these things can make living with Marfan syndrome easier.
Marfan Sydrome
Marfan syndrome is an inheritable condition that affects the body's connective tissues. This eMedTV article provides a brief overview of this condition. Marfan sydrome is a common misspelling of Marfan syndrome.
Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is an inheritable condition that affects the body's connective tissues. This eMedTV segment provides more information about this syndrome, including its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis.
Marfan Syndrome and the Skeletal System
Arms, legs, fingers, and toes may be disproportionately long in people with Marfan syndrome. This eMedTV article provides more information on these characteristics and describes the link between Marfan syndrome and the skeletal system.
Marfan Syndrome Diagnosis
As this eMedTV article explains, a doctor will make a Marfan syndrome diagnosis based on the patient's medical history, physical exam, and test results. This part of the Web site talks about the specific criteria used for diagnosing Marfan syndrome.
Marfan Syndrome Prognosis
With an early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, the Marfan syndrome prognosis is good. This portion of the eMedTV site describes the Marfan syndrome prognosis in detail and describes the effects of current research on Marfan syndrome.
