What is the most significant battle of ww1?
The Battle of the Somme
What are some unknown disorders?
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- Morgellons.
- Progeria.
- Water allergy.
- Foreign accent syndrome.
- Laughing Death.
- Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP)
- Alice in Wonderland syndrome.
At what age is Williams Syndrome diagnosed?
Williams syndrome is usually diagnosed before a child is 4 years old. Your doctor will do an exam and ask about your family medical history. Then the doctor will look for facial features like an upturned nose, wide forehead, and small teeth. An electrocardiogram (EKG) or ultrasound can check for heart problems.
WHAT IS THE FISH test for Williams syndrome?
A FISH test is one of the quickest ways to diagnose the condition. It uses a fluorescent marker to determine if the genes critical to Williams syndrome are present or not.
What is the lifespan of someone with Williams syndrome?
Some people with Williams syndrome may have a reduced life expectancy due to complications of the disease (such as cardiovascular involvement). No studies specifically exist on life expectancy, although individuals have been reported to live into their 60s.
Can Williams syndrome be cured?
There is currently no cure for Williams syndrome. Treatment aims to support the person and manage associated symptoms. There may be many physical, developmental, intellectual and social problems present in Williams syndrome, which may require a team of health professionals.
Does Williams syndrome run in families?
Most cases of Williams syndrome are not inherited but occur as random events during the formation of reproductive cells (eggs or sperm) in a parent of an affected individual. These cases occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family.
Is Williams syndrome a form of autism?
Autism and Williams syndrome are genetically based neurodevelopmental disorders that present strikingly different social phenotypes. Autism involves fundamental impairments in social reciprocity and communication, whereas people with Williams syndrome are highly sociable and engaging.