Marfan's Syndrome by Kaitlyn Ledford https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2 Karsyn, Kaitlyn L en-us 2023-04-06 18:06:26 UTC 2023-04-06 18:41:39 UTC hello@padlet.com Symptoms kaitlynledford878 https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546533953 -Tall and slender build.
-Disproportionately long arms, legs and fingers.
-A breastbone that protrudes outward or dips inward.
-A high, arched palate and crowded teeth.
-Heart murmurs.
-Extreme nearsightedness.
-An abnormally curved spine.
-Flat feet.]]> 2023-04-06 18:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546533953 Picture of the chromosome carrying the gene of the disorder kaitlynledford878 https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546537847 2023-04-06 18:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546537847 Exact Names karsynlowman955 https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546539458 -MASS phenotype
-Contractural arachnodactyly
-MASS syndrome
-OCTD
-Overlap connective tissue disease]]> 2023-04-06 18:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546539458 One organization promoting the disorder kaitlynledford878 https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546540547 The Marfan Foundation is a voluntary, non-profit organization that works to create better futures for everyone affected by Marfan syndrome and any related disorders.]]> 2023-04-06 18:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546540547 How many people does it affect? karsynlowman955 https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546542355 1 in 5,000 people]]> 2023-04-06 18:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546542355 Research being done on Marfan's syndrome kaitlynledford878 https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546546971 They push the government to fund the research that will improve and save lives. They share their knowledge about Marfan syndrome and related conditions through conferences, symposia, and partnerships with governmental agencies and other health organizations.]]> 2023-04-06 18:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546546971 Treatment karsynlowman955 https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546547187 -Braces help keep the curves in the spine from getting worse.
-Glasses or contacts help to correct vision problems.
-Lifestyle changes 
-Physical or occupational therapy to help you strengthen muscles and to manage orthopedic problems or complications.

]]> 2023-04-06 18:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546547187 Picture of symptoms karsynlowman955 https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546549506 2023-04-06 18:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546549506 Inheritance of the disease kaitlynledford878 https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546549735 In around 75% of cases, Marfan syndrome is inherited from 1 parent. The syndrome is autosomal dominant, So a child can inherit it even if only 1 parent has the syndrome. So there's a 50% chance that the child of a parent with Marfan syndrome will inherit the syndrome.]]> 2023-04-06 18:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546549735 Karyotype karsynlowman955 https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546550868 2023-04-06 18:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynledford878/tz3vhxv0416e9xz2/wish/2546550868