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by Dr Roshan Daniel | Oct 31, 2026 | Rare Diseases
“He was perfectly normal when he was born.” “I’m 40 and I’ve never been ill.” “Nobody in our family had this.” These are some of the most common things families say when they first hear that a condition may be genetic....
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by Dr Roshan Daniel | Oct 30, 2026 | Rare Diseases
If you are married to a cousin or another relative, you have probably heard strong opinions about it. Some people say your children will surely be born with problems. Others say there is nothing to worry about because “everyone in our family has done...
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by Dr Roshan Daniel | Oct 29, 2026 | Rare Diseases
Quick answer: What is tuberous sclerosis complex? Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic condition that causes noncancerous growths in many organs, especially the brain, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, and eyes. It is caused by a change in the TSC1 or TSC2 gene...
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by Dr Roshan Daniel | Oct 28, 2026 | Rare Diseases
Imagine a toddler who is bright, curious and full of mischief, but who is not growing, is losing their hair, and whose skin is becoming tight and thin. Many parents in this situation spend months being told their child is “just a poor eater” before anyone...
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by Dr Roshan Daniel | Oct 27, 2026 | Rare Diseases
Two people walk out of the same cardiac surgery ward on the same day. Both had a mechanical heart valve replacement. Both are prescribed warfarin, the blood-thinning medicine that stops dangerous clots from forming on the new valve. Three weeks later, one of them is...
