by Genetidoc Content Team | Feb 22, 2025 | Rare Diseases
Today, we talk about Alport Syndrome—a genetic condition that affects the kidneys, ears, and eyes. It causes blood in urine, hearing loss, and kidney failure over time. Dr. Roshan Daniel (MBBS, MD, DM Medical Genetics), one of India’s leading medical geneticists, has...
by Genetidoc Content Team | Feb 21, 2025 | Cancer Genetics, Rare Diseases
Today, we focus on Lynch Syndrome, a genetic condition that increases the risk of certain cancers, especially colon and uterus cancerat a young age. People with Lynch Syndrome often develop cancer before 50 years. Dr. Roshan Daniel (MBBS, MD, DM Medical Genetics), one...
by Genetidoc Content Team | Feb 20, 2025 | Rare Diseases
Today, we focus on Tay-Sachs Disease, a rare and severe genetic disorder that affects the brain and nervous system. It destroys nerve cells, causing loss of movement, seizures, and vision problems. Dr. Roshan Daniel (MBBS, MD, DM Medical Genetics), one of India’s...
by Genetidoc Content Team | Feb 20, 2025 | Rare Diseases
Today, we focus on Hunter Syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II or MPS II)—a rare genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to break down certain sugars. Over time, these sugars build up in cells, causing progressive damage to organs, bones, and the brain....
by Genetidoc Content Team | Feb 18, 2025 | Rare Diseases
Today, we talk about Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)—a genetic condition that affects the body’s ability to make certain hormones. It can cause problems with growth, puberty, salt balance, and stress response. Dr. Roshan Daniel (MBBS, MD, DM Medical Genetics),...
by Genetidoc Content Team | Feb 18, 2025 | Rare Diseases
Today, we focus on Waardenburg Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects hearing, eye color, skin pigmentation, and facial features. Some people with this condition have hearing loss, while others may have different colored eyes or a white patch of hair. Dr....
