Tag: supportive therapy

  • Transverse Myelitis

    Transverse Myelitis: Definition and Description of Transverse Myelitis: Transverse Myelitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the spinal cord, leading to damage of the myelin sheath—the protective covering of nerve fibers. This condition can result in a variety of neurological symptoms, as it disrupts the communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Transverse…

  • Galactocerebroside Beta-Galactosidase Deficiency

    Galactocerebroside Beta-Galactosidase Deficiency Galactocerebroside Beta-Galactosidase Deficiency Definition and Description of Galactocerebroside Beta-Galactosidase Deficiency Galactocerebroside Beta-Galactosidase Deficiency, also known as Krabbe disease, is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system. This condition is characterized by the deficiency of the enzyme galactocerebrosidase (GALC), responsible for breaking down galactolipids in the myelin sheath. Without this…