Tag: family support

  • Canavan Disease

    Canavan Disease Definition and Description of Canavan Disease Canavan Disease is a rare genetic disorder categorized as a type of leukodystrophy, characterized by the progressive degeneration of the brain’s white matter. It occurs due to a deficiency of the enzyme aspartoacylase, which is essential for metabolizing N-acetyl aspartate (NAA), a compound found in myelin and…

  • BD

    BD Definition and Description of BD BD, or Behavioral Disorder, refers to a range of mental health issues characterized by consistent patterns of disruptive behaviors that can negatively impact an individual’s ability to function socially, academically, or occupationally. Medical professionals often define BD through criteria outlined in diagnostic manuals, emphasizing the importance of behavior, symptoms,…

  • Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid

    Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Definition and Description of Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid, also known as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects children and adolescents under the age of 16. It is characterized by persistent arthritis in one or more joints and can cause swelling, pain, and stiffness. JIA may…

  • Apnea, Infantile

    Apnea, Infantile Definition and Description of Apnea, Infantile Apnea, Infantile, commonly referred to as infant apnea, is a condition characterized by temporary cessation of breathing in infants, particularly during sleep. This interruption in breathing lasts longer than 20 seconds or is accompanied by bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate) or oxygen desaturation. While infant apnea is…

  • Alexander Disease

    Alexander Disease Definition and Description of Alexander Disease Alexander Disease is a rare and progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects the myelin sheath, which is the protective covering surrounding nerve fibers in the central nervous system. This disease is characterized by the accumulation of abnormal proteins known as Rosenthal fibers in glial cells, which disrupts…