Testicular tumors may explain why some diseases are more common in children of older fathers Oct 26, 2009
These include achondroplasia and Apert, Noonan and Costello syndromes, as well as some conditions causing stillbirth. The research links these conditions to a single pathway controlling cell multiplication, and will be valuable to doctors explaining to parents why the disorder has arisen, and informing them about the risks of it occurring again: in most cases, future children are unlikely to be affected. (EurekAlert!)
There’s no ‘dis’ in this athlete’s ability Aug 20, 2009
Young was born with achondroplasia, a congenital condition that affects the body s ability to form cartilage ... Young s wife, Sue Casey, also has achondroplasia, as does their 6-year-old son, Owen Young ... People with achondroplasia sometimes have spinal problems and they are more prone to joint pain. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Big hoop dreams for small heroes at World Dwarf Games Jul 24, 2009
Blair suffers from Achondroplasia, the genetic disorder that is the most common cause of dwarfism. When he started school, he soon realised all his mates were taller and could run faster. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
JIM DOYLE: Effects of Agent Orange carry on Jun 27, 2009
Children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans suffer from a wide spectrum of conditions including Achondroplasia, a type of dwarfism to Williams Syndrome, a rare disorder caused by "erasure" of about 26 genes from a specific chromosome that can cause mental retardation, a distinctive facial appearance and cardiovascular problems for starters. Cleft lip and palate, congenital heart disease, fused digits, hip dysplasia, neural tube defects and undescended testicles -- the list goes on. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Dwarfism doesn't hold Carroll down Apr 2, 2009
Of those 200, one type - Achondroplasia - accounts for 70 percent of all cases of dwarfism. Achondroplasia is a genetic condition that results in disproportionately short arms and legs ... The average height of adults with achondroplasia is 4 feet. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Dealing with dwarfism Apr 1, 2009
This series bring achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, into the spotlight ... For example, limb lengthening treatments for those living with achondroplasia have been met with mixed results ... "Not only is limb lengthening a huge time commitment for the families involved, but children with achondroplasia are taken out of the environment where they play, interact and have fun to be placed in treatment for several years," said study co-author Michael C. Ain, MD, associate professor,... (EurekAlert!)
