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      <title>Klinefelter Disease by Asiya Dallawar</title>
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      <description>Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition that results when a boy is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome. Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition affecting males, and it often isn&#39;t diagnosed until adulthood.</description>
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      <pubDate>2021-02-05 00:01:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Various Names of Klinefelter Disease </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>-47, XXY syndrome <br>-Klinefelter syndrome (KS) <br>-Klinefelter's syndrome<br>-XXY syndrome<br>-XXY trisomy <br>For further research: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/klinefelter-syndrome/</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-05 00:04:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Cause of the Condition</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Klinefelter's is caused by a genetic disorder where a boy will have an extra copy of the X chromosome. <br>For further research: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/klinefelter-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20353949 </div>]]></description>
         <pubDate>2021-02-05 00:11:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Prenatal Testing</title>
         <author>asiyabayan1</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Sometimes Klinefelter syndrome is found before a baby is born (prenatally). Genetic tests on cells collected from amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS) can show when a baby boy has Klinefelter syndrome. So the condition may be found when a pregnant woman has genetic tests for another reason.<br>For further research: https://www.mottchildren.org/health-library/hw183686</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-05 00:25:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Signs &amp; Symptoms</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>For Babies signs &amp; symptoms may include:</strong><br>-Weak muscles<br>-Slow motor development--taking longer than average to sit up, crawl and walk<br>-Delay in speaking<br>-Problems at birth, such as testicles that haven't descended into the scrotum<br><br><strong>For Boys &amp; Teenagers signs &amp; symptoms may include:</strong><br>-Taller than average stature<br>-Longer legs, shorter torso, and broader hips compared to other boys<br>-Small, firm testicles <br>-Small penis <br>-Enlarged breast tissue (gynecomastia) <br>-Weak bones<br>-Low energy levels<br>-Tendency to be shy and sensitive<br>-Difficulty expressing thoughts and feelings or socializing<br>-Problems with reading, writing, spelling, or math<br><br><strong>For Men signs &amp; symptoms may include:</strong><br>-Low sperm count or no sperm<br>-Small testicles and penis<br>-Low sex drive<br>-Taller than average height<br>-Weak bones<br>-Decreased facial and body hair<br>-Less muscular compared with other men<br>-Enlarged breast tissue<br>-Increased belly fat<br>For further research: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/klinefelter-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20353949</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-05 00:27:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Populations Affected</title>
         <author>asiyabayan1</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Klinefelter syndrome affects about 1 in 650 newborn boys. It is among the most common sex chromosome disorders, which are conditions caused by changes in the number of sex chromosomes (the X chromosome and the Y chromosome). This only affects males. <br>For further research: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/klinefelter-syndrome/#:~:text=Klinefelter%20syndrome%20affects%20about%201,chromosome%20and%20the%20Y%20chromosome).</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-05 00:55:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Treatment &amp; Cures</title>
         <author>asiyabayan1</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>There's no cure for Klinefelter syndrome, but some of the problems associated with the condition can be treated if necessary. Possible treatments include testosterone replacement therapy. Speech and language therapy during childhood to help with speech development. <br>For further research: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/klinefelters-syndrome/#:~:text=There's%20no%20cure%20for%20Klinefelter,to%20help%20with%20speech%20development</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-05 00:58:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Long-Term Outlook</title>
         <author>asiyabayan1</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Life expectancy is usually normal and many people with KS have a normal life. There is a very small risk of developing breast cancer and other conditions such as a chronic inflammatory disease called systemic lupus erythematosus.<br>For further research: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/8705/klinefelter-syndrome#:~:text=Life%20expectancy%20is%20usually%20normal,disease%20called%20systemic%20lupus%20erythematosus.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-05 01:01:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Current Status of Research</title>
         <author>asiyabayan1</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Up till today, there is nothing further that has been researched about this disease, many institutions are having projects and labs about it, but there is no final cure that can completely get rid of KS. <br>For further research: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/klinefelter/researchinfo/activities</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-05 01:04:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Support Groups</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>There are lots of support groups which offer information, chatting channels &amp; groups, and other supportive research to help people of KS disorder. Here are just a few of them below: <br>https://rarediseases.org/organizations/american-association-for-klinefelter-syndrome-information-and-support/<br>https://www.aaksis.org/<br>https://genetic.org/im-medical-professional/support-groups/<br>https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/klinefelter/resources/patients#:~:text=KS%26A%20is%20an%20organization%20that,%2CXXX)%20and%20XYY%20syndrome.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-05 01:06:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Picture of Karyotype </title>
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         <pubDate>2021-02-05 01:15:21 UTC</pubDate>
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