Hereditary Disease by Joseph Nixon

Hereditary Disease by Joseph Nixon https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6 A list of hereditary diseases. en-us 2016-11-04 13:55:46 UTC 2017-01-12 21:22:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSmVYoMHsuQ7RUBENDySXeRtBK2BZqsD_8_Fqmgzrx_zsdT33Fz Huntington`s Disease jtnixon_adhs_stem https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/135379406 Dominant
Definition:
Huntington's disease is an inherited disease that is dominant that causes the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.

Symptoms:
Huntington's disease has a broad impact on a person's abilities and usually results in movement and thinking issues. Most people with Huntington's disease develop signs and symptoms in their 30s or 40s.

Treatment:

Medications are available to help manage the symptoms of Huntington's disease, but treatments can't prevent the physical, mental and behavioral decline associated with the condition .

Pedigree of huntingtins disease

]]> 2016-11-04 13:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/135379406 Sickle cell jtnixon_adhs_stem https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/135382251 Ressesive
Definition:
Sickle cell anemia is recessive and is a condition in which the red blood cells are sickle shaped and are not as good at moving oxygen around the body.

Symptoms:
the red blood cell is sickled in shape and can get stuck in smaller blood

Treatment:

There's no cure for most people with sickle cell anemia. However, treatments can relieve pain and help prevent further problems associated with sickle cell anemia.

]]> 2016-11-04 14:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/135382251 Sickle cell picture jtnixon_adhs_stem https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146919353 2017-01-12 20:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146919353 Huntington's disease picture jtnixon_adhs_stem https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146919726 2017-01-12 20:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146919726 PKU Picture jtnixon_adhs_stem https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146922934 2017-01-12 20:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146922934 PKU jtnixon_adhs_stem https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146922959 Ressesive
Definition:
PKU, is a inherited disorder that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build. PKU is caused by a defect in the gene that creates the enzyme phenylalanine, a dangerous buildup can develop when a person eats foods that are high in protein.
Symptoms:
Untreated PKU can lead to brain damage, intellectual disabilities, behavioral symptoms, or seizures.
Treatment:
A strict diet with limited protein intake.]]> 2017-01-12 20:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146922959 Hemophilia picture jtnixon_adhs_stem https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146924841 2017-01-12 20:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146924841 Hemophilia jtnixon_adhs_stem https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146925250 Sex-linked recessive
Definition:
The ability to clot blood is reduced, causing the person to bleed severely from even a slight injury. The condition is typically caused by a hereditary lack of a coagulation factor.
Symptoms:
The person many large or deep bruises, joint pain and swelling, unexplained bleeding, and blood in urine or stool.
Treatments:
Treatment includes injections of a clotting factor or plasma.]]> 2017-01-12 20:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146925250 Tay Sacs Picture jtnixon_adhs_stem https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146926780 2017-01-12 20:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146926780 Tay Sac jtnixon_adhs_stem https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146926824 Ressesive
Definition:
A rare inherited disorder that harms nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
Symptoms:
Symptoms of slowed development normally appear around six months old. Symptoms progress until they lead to death, most of the time death occurs around 4 years old.
Treatment:
No commercial treatments of Tay Sacs exist ]]> 2017-01-12 20:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146926824 cystic fibrosis picture jtnixon_adhs_stem https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146928213 2017-01-12 21:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146928213 Cystic fibrosis jtnixon_adhs_stem https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146928555 Ressesive
Definition:
a genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and stomach. Issues include difficulty breathing and frequent lung infections.
Symptoms:
Symptoms vary and can include cough, repeated lung infections, and it being hard to gain weight.
Treatment:
Lung transplant, many anti cough and anti mucus medications.

]]> 2017-01-12 21:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146928555 Thalassemia picture jtnixon_adhs_stem https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146930923 2017-01-12 21:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146930923 Thalassemia jtnixon_adhs_stem https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146930968 Dominant
Definition:
Thalassemia is a blood disorder that makes body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin. The disorder results in large numbers of red blood cells being destroyed, which leads to anemia.
Symptoms:
Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, paleness, and slow growth.
Treatments:
Mild forms may not need treatment. Severe forms may require blood transfusions or a donor stem-cell transplant.]]> 2017-01-12 21:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jtnixon_adhs_stem/2xqvv0tdhhg6/wish/146930968