Genetic Disease

May 29, 2024

Free genetic testing as part of UAE's pre-marital screening: What's it for?

The results would be ready within two weeks. If genetic mutations are detected, then expert medical practitioners and counsellors would suggest suitable options including treatment.

June 19, 2023
Potential cure for Sickle Cell Disease through Bone Marrow transplant

Sickle-shaped cells in an affected person are prone to clotting and cause a range of symptoms, including chronic pain, organ damage, and increased susceptibility to infections.
May 08, 2023
Benefits, challenges of bone marrow transplant as cure for thalassemia

Bone marrow transplant is a curative option for thalassemia major patients, and it can replace defective bone marrow with healthy bone marrow stem cells from a compatible donor.
April 22, 2023
When a baby is afflicted by genetic disease affecting immune system

A baby's genes can vary greatly from birth, but certain factors inherited from the mother can protect babies from a variety of infections for up to six or seven months.
April 05, 2023
Rubin gets a new lease of life, thanks to mom!

Rubin’s mother is ready to donate one of her kidneys too to her dear son after two months.
April 02, 2023
Can two different types of genetic diseases strike in the same family?

When you are doing a genetic test on a newborn baby, you should remember that you are not doing a diagnosis for all genetic diseases.
March 21, 2023
Know these health complications associated with Down Syndrome

Down syndrome can lead to some health complications, and they are at risk for congenital heart disease, respiratory disease, and an increased chance of leukaemia.

Genetic Disease

Free genetic testing as part of UAE's pre-marital screening: What's it for?

Potential cure for Sickle Cell Disease through Bone Marrow transplant

Benefits, challenges of bone marrow transplant as cure for thalassemia

When a baby is afflicted by genetic disease affecting immune system

Rubin gets a new lease of life, thanks to mom!

Can two different types of genetic diseases strike in the same family?

Know these health complications associated with Down Syndrome

US-based man donates Rs 11 cr for treatment of Kerala toddler afflicted with SMA

Afra, who led crowdfunding campaign to save little brother, succumbs to SMA

Free SMA medicine administered to 14 children in Kerala: Health Minister