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Understanding Patterns of Inheritance Genetic disorders are diseases resulting from an abnormalgene, often described asa mutation. That’s because an abnormal product can cause harm even if the other chromosomes codes for a normal product. Examples of autosomal dominant disorders include Huntington’s disease and Marfan syndrome. cdascher / Getty Images Sometimes, however, these disorders result from a new mutation and happen in people with no family history. A person with only one abnormal copy will be a carrier, but will not have the disease....

These can light up problem areas and show everything from protein deposits to fluid under the retina. It will also highlight some look-alike conditions that may mimic geographic atrophy. Here are some tests that can potentially help put you in control of the monitoring process. Cucurudza / Getty Images It is a grid-like pattern you’re free to print out. Then a new line will appear, and you repeat the process....

Geographic atrophytreatment options remain limited. you’re able to find these on the shelf at your local pharmacy. Normally, thelens of the eyefocuses light rays on the light-sensitiveretinaat the back of the eye. Suphaporn / Getty Images Macular degeneration and geographic atrophy affect the retina. This technology can help with visual tasks ranging from reading to recognizing faces. Your ophthalmologist will then test you to detect whether there is any improvement in your vision....

Rachel Charlton-Dailey shares her experience with alcoholism Rachel Charlton-Dailey is an award-winning journalist specializing in health and disability. Charlton-Dailey also is the founder and editor-in-chief of the disability-focused online publication The Unwritten. No, today I was getting married. Photo Courtesy of Rachel Charlton-Dailey / Designed by Don Eschenauer and Jaime Yong Of course, I hadnt intended to be hungover, but when did I ever? It was 9 a.m. I dont remember why, but I know I was awful....

Light is an important cue for your bodys sleep cycle. Exposing yourself to light for its health and sleep benefits is called light therapy. If you have a sleep disorder, getting light early in the day can even be part of yourtreatmentplan. m-gucci / Getty Images Why Sunlight Helps You Sleep Sunlight affectsyour sleepbecause it affects your body and its natural rhythms. A Word From Verywell Studies have found that daylight exposure increases sleep duration and improves sleep quality....

A glenoid fracture is uncommon and usually only occurs as a result of a high-impact injury. Glenoid fractures can be treated with surgery if there is instability of the shoulder. A rehabilitation program, ideally under the guidance of aphysical therapist. Verywell / Gary Ferster is needed to fully recover and regain your pre-injury strength and flexibility. This article describes the different types of glenoid fractures and why they occur. It also explains what is involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of this traumatic bone injury....

Lifestyle changes, such asdietary and alcohol restrictions, may reduce the frequency of attacks. Chronic flares may require prescription medications to help reduce uric acid levels in the blood. Home Remedies and Lifestyle Treatment for goutmay start with lifestyle changes to manage mild symptoms. Verywell The goal is to help reduce symptoms and prevent future attacks. Gout symptoms are brought on by the excessive buildup of uric acid, a condition known ashyperuricemia....

The diagnosis ofGvHD is often complexand may require multiple tests and procedures. Although GvHD can sometimes be diagnosed based on symptoms alone, other cases are not so straightforward. In cases like these, there is a strict set of criteria that governs the diagnosis of GvHD. Morsa Images / Getty Images Self-Checks There are no home tests or self-exams available to diagnose GvHD. With that said, recognizing the signs and symptoms of GvHD can help you seek timely diagnosis and treatment....

As a condition characterized by an inappropriate immune response, GvHD is primarily treated with medications calledimmunosuppressants. The moisturizer will typically be applied before topical medications and can help reducefolliculitiscommon in people with cutaneous GvHD. Moisturizers are best applied after bathing and throughout the day whenever the skin feels itchy or chafed. FatCamera / Getty Images To help ease mouth pain, avoid spicy, acidic, coarse, or inordinately hot or cold foods....

Graves' diseaseis an autoimmune disease of the thyroid, the butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck. It’s sparked by a malfunction of the thyroid gland, leading to the overproduction of thyroid hormones. Graves' disease is the most common cause ofhyperthyroidismin the United States. Sviatlana Lazarenka/ Getty Images Common therapeutic options include antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine therapy, andthyroidectomy(the removal of the thyroid). Some complementary and alternative medicines have also been known to help alleviate symptoms of this condition....

The brain consists of material that generally is classified as either gray matter or white matter. Gray matter primarily consists of nerve cells, whilewhite matteris mostly made of axons that transmit signals. The UC Davis Health System has a helpful way of understanding the difference. MedicalRF.com / Getty Images In people withAlzheimer’s disease, thehippocampus, in particular, is noted to experienceatrophy. Can You Change the Volume of Gray Matter in Your Brain?...

HAART is the acronym for “highly active antiretroviral therapy” used to treat HIV infection. With advances in drug development, this can be accomplished with as few as two antiretroviral drugs. Thus, the era of HAART was born. SIA KAMBOU / Getty Images Can Antiretrovirals Cure HIV? Antiretrovirals do not kill HIV; rather, they stop HIV from making copies of itself. The drugs are also unable to"cure" HIVbecause they only target viruses in the blood....

Over-the-Counter Therapies Pain and swelling are hallmarks of all types of osteoarthritis. It’s also important that you turn to treatments that have been found effective and safe. There are other treatments experts don’t know enough about to advise for or against. BSIP / UIG / Getty Images Feb 2020;72(2):149-162. doi:10.10002/acr.24131 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Managing arthritis pain with exercise. May 15, 2020. Arthritis Foundation.Hand surgery for arthritis. Feb 2, 2020.