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Is it true that sexlinked recessive disorders are most often passed from mothers to sons?
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What demographic group gets Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia?
WM most often affects males over the age of 65
Why is condition more common in males than in female?
Some conditions that are seen more often (or only) in males are because they are on the sex chromosomes (X and/or Y).
How common is Megalencephaly?
The incidence of megalencephaly is estimated at between 2% and 6%. There is a preponderance of affected males; megalencephaly affects males three to four times more often than it does females
A painful condition due to uric acid buildup that often affects the big toe?
Gout
How common is hereditary Olivopontocerebellar atrophy?
Hereditary OPCA affects approximately 10,000 people in the United States, with males affected approximately twice as often as females.
Is polymyalgiaconected rhuematica conected to rhumatoid arthrytus?
No, it isn't. Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition which affects the muscles. This condition is believed to be an autoimmune disorder and is often treated with NSAIDs and corticosteroids.
Is patent urachus repair more common in males or females?
The condition occurs three times more often in male infants than in females.
If a person can not distinguish between the colors red and green what eye condition does he or she have?
A person who cannot distinguish between red and green likely has a condition known as red-green color blindness, which is a type of color vision deficiency. This condition is often due to a genetic mutation affecting the cones in the retina responsible for detecting these colors. It predominantly affects males and can impact their ability to perceive certain shades, leading to confusion between red and green hues.
Why is the condition more common in male than in female?
Some conditions that are seen more often (or only) in males are because they are on the sex chromosomes (X and/or Y).
What is turners disease not turners syndrome that can affect males?
Turner's disease is a rare genetic condition that can affect males, characterized by short stature and infertility due to chromosome abnormalities. This condition is also known as Noonan syndrome. Symptoms can vary but often include heart defects, developmental delays, and distinctive facial features. Treatment aims to manage symptoms and complications associated with the condition.
What disorder affects the thymus?
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thymus. In this condition, the immune system mistakenly attacks the receptors on muscle cells, leading to muscle weakness and fatigue. The thymus is often enlarged in individuals with myasthenia gravis.
