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When was David Nyhan born?
David Nyhan was born in 1940.
When was William Nyhan born?
William Nyhan was born on 1926-03-13.
Lesh-nyhan syndrome how does it inherited?
Lesh-Nyhan syndrome is inherited as a sex-linked recessive disorder.
Does Lesch Nyhan affect a specific group of people?
usually no racial difference in lesch nyhan incidence.
Who discovered Lesch-Nyhan syndrome?
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome was first described in 1964 by Drs. Michael Lesch and William Nyhan. The enzyme deficiency that causes the disorder was discovered in 1967 by a researcher named Seegmiller.
When was Brendan Nyhan born?
Brendan Balfe was born in 1945.
Who gets lesch nyhan syndrome?
males
What is Lesch-Nyhan syndrome?
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects males. Males with this syndrome develop physical handicaps, mental retardation , and kidney problems.
What disease makes you eat yourself?
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
How is Lesch-Nyhan syndrome treated?
There are no known treatments for the neurological defects of Lesch-Nyhan. The medication Allopurinol can lower blood uric acid levels. This medication does not correct many of the symptoms.
What does Lesch-Nyhan syndrome do to kidneys?
Males with Lesch-Nyhan disease may also develop kidney damage due to kidney stones. Swollen and tender joints (gout) is another common problem.
Can Lesch-Nyhan syndrome be prevented?
At present, there are no preventive measures for Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. However, recent studies have indicated that this genetic disorder may be a good candidate for treatment with gene replacement therapy.
