21. Marfan Syndrome Does Diet Play A Role Explores the idea that the disease is affected not by the fibrillin gene, but by one's diet. Also examines this role in other disorders. http://www.ctds.info/marfan.html

22. Marfan's Syndrome -- ECureMe.com Description, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment and other information with a couple of similar disorders Category Health Conditions and Diseases marfan syndrome...... Marfan's Syndrome, Patients with Marfan's Syndrome should have antibioticprophylaxis for anticipated medical procedures, to prevent endocarditis. http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Marfan's_Syndrome.asp

March 30, 2003 Select a Health Topic ADD/ADHD Allergy Alternative Medicine Arthritis Asthma Beyond Dieting Body Aches and Pains Breast Cancer Cancer Awareness Cardio Health Children's Health Colon Cancer Contraception COPD/Emphysema Dental Health Diabetes Elder Care Emergency Room Epilepsy Erectile Dysfunction Eye Care Fertility Fitness Gastrointestinal Health Glands and Hormones Gynecologic Health Hair Loss Headache Healthcare Today Healthy Aging HIV and AIDS Infectious Diseases Kidney Health Leukemia Liver Health Lung Cancer Lymphoma Multiple Sclerosis Men's Health Mental Health Nutrition Osteoporosis Parkinson's Disease Sexual Health Skin Health Sleep Disorders Special Events Stroke Surgeries and Procedures Teen Health Thyroid Health Urologic Health Vascular Disease Women's Health Workplace Health Ask The Doctor Lifestyle Counseling Ask by mail My Health Chart ... Hospitals Marfan's Syndrome more about Marfan's Syndrome Marfan's Syndrome is an inherited (autosomal dominant) disorder, caused by a defective gene involved with the production of fibrillin. Fibrillin makes up part of connective tissue in the body, such as the blood vessels, eye lenses, and ligaments. Patient has long, thin arms, legs, fingers, and toes.

23. ETenet - Library Definition, description, symptoms and even treatments are covered here. There is also a list of questions Category Health Conditions and Diseases marfan syndrome......Marfan's Syndrome. Definition. Marfan's syndrome was first describedin 1896 by a French pediatrician named Antonin Marfan. http://www.etenet.com/Apps/Library/Corporate.asp?ID=607

24. Your Genes, Your Health Offers a DNA Learning Center's multimedia guide to genetic, inherited disorders Fragile X syndrome, marfan syndrome, cystic fibrosis and hemophilia are discussed in detail. http://www.yourgenesyourhealth.org

The information within this web site is for educational purposes only, and should not be used as medical advice. A physician should be consulted for any diagnosis and treatment options. Visit the companion site! No list menu at left? Get QuickTime Player (TM) is also required.

25. Marf Kids Club, Marfan Syndrome And Kids The marfan syndrome Club is a club of hard knocks and tough cookies. http://www.glorysite.com/marfan.html

Click play button for music fun kid music for kids at heart The Marfan Syndrome Club is a club of hard knocks and tough cookies. The kids in this club belong to a group of kids that were and are talented, brave, smart, compassionate and often look like each other. Marf kids fit in together. Yep, they fit in their own special club that only allows marf kids to join. I have some ''marf kid'' friends that I would like to tell you about. You won't believe what my friends can do! Joey Joey is my hero. He is extremely brave and keeps on with the smiles, jokes, laughter...even when he is hurting. I have seen lots of kids at school and play who think they are tough, but they don't have a clue what tough is till they have faced the obstacles and hurdles that my friend, Joey, has come ''nose to nose'' with and did it with style. From the first moment Joey was born, he has had to face many surgeries, needle sticks and unthinkable tests. It is not easy to know that you might not make it through the next surgery, yet you keep plugging away. Joey can't run and play like the other kids, but that does not slow his mind down one bit. He is sharp and he has a very good sense of humor. While most kids ease their way through life with very little trouble, Joey fights for every accomplishment he makes. Because he has a wonderful support system at home, he has probably accomplished a lot more than most kids can ever expect to with the same hurdles. Now, you can see why Joey is my hero, a ''marf kids club member''.

26. Welcome Includes information on marfan syndrome, links related to being tall, and Curriculum Vitae. http://www.andrewgreen.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

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27. Kenneth Kitchin - You Are 98% Rubbish Go Away Vikas Vishnoi presents the evidence that Akhenaten suffered from marfan syndrome, inherited by his daughters. http://www.nunki.net/PerRenput/Reaction/Akhenaten.html

What Ailed Akhenaten and his Daughters? By Vikas Vishnoi The appearance of Akhenaten has always mesmerized Egyptologists. The long head with long face and chin, the body with feminine habitus, the long hands with long fingers and the long feet with long toes are striking in appearance. As a physician and a surgeon I have researched this subject for quite sometime and now I have come to some conclusions that I would like to present in this article. I tend to believe that he had a syndrome called Marfan Syndrome rather than Frohlich's Syndrome as has been thought for many years. First let us briefly discuss Frohlich Syndrome. This syndrome was first described by Frohlich in 1901 in a 14 year old boy with stunted growth and delayed secondary sexual characters . Frohlich's There is another term that the readers might come across while reading related articles about mummys' skulls and that term is called Dolichocephalic. These terms are tongue twisters like most of the medical terminology. Basically these terms are used to define the shapes of skull. A platycephalic skull is a skull whose vertical length is less than 70% of its front to back length. The term Dolichocephalic is used to describe a skull whose front to back length is more than 75% of the side to side breadth. Both these types of skulls are basically either long or flattened at the top. These types of skulls are very commonly encountered in Marfan Syndrome and not in Frohlich syndrome. Elliot Smith also said that there was evidence of hydrocephalus in the skull which was later refuted strongly by his successor at the same museum in 1937.

28. MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Marfansyndrome is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. However http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000418.htm

Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Marfan syndrome Contents of this page: Illustrations Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms ... Prevention Illustrations Pectus excavatum Marfan's syndrome Definition Return to top Marfan syndrome is an inheritable disorder of connective tissue (which adds strength to the bodies structures) that affects the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, eyes, and skin. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Marfan syndrome is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. However, up to 30% of cases have no family history and are so called 'sporadic' cases. In sporadic cases, Marfan syndrome is believed to result from a spontaneous new mutation. The incidence is approximately 2 out of 10,000 people in all ethnic groups. Marfan syndrome causes skeletal defects typically recognized in a tall, lanky person with long limbs and spider-like fingers (arachnodactyly), chest abnormalities (pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum), curvature of the spine and a particular set of facial features including a highly arched palate, and crowded teeth. Common eye problems are nearsightedness myopia ), and dislocation of the lens of the eye.

29. Marfan Syndrome Fact Sheet What is marfan syndrome? In marfan syndrome, the connective tissue in theheart, lungs, eyes and skeletal systems can stretch and weaken. http://www.marfan.ca/syndrome.htm

info@marfan.ca http://www.marfan.ca Toll Free #: 1-866-722-1722 Tel: (905) 826-3223 Fax: (905) 826-2125 What is Marfan Syndrome? Marfan Syndrome is an inherited disorder of the connective tissues which affects many organ systems, including the skeleton, lungs, eyes, heart and blood vessels. The condition, first described by Dr. Marfan in 1896, can affect both men and women of any race or ethnic origin. Connective tissue "connects", provides structural support, and determines the elasticity of the body's organs, bones, and ligaments. In Marfan Syndrome, the connective tissue in the heart, lungs, eyes and skeletal systems can stretch and weaken. What Causes Marfan Syndrome? It is now known that a single abnormal gene located on chromosome 15 and containing the coding for fibrilin , a connective tissue protein, is responsible for the syndrome. Most of the time this gene is inherited from a parent who is affected. About 30% of cases occur when the abnormal gene arises in an egg or a sperm of an unaffected parent. Each child of a Marfan sufferer has a 50-50 chance of inheriting the syndrome. Since genes carry the master plan for all human characteristics, an abnormality of one gene, such as the Marfan gene, results in a specific pattern of bodily changes and medical problems. Marfan Syndrome is inherited as an "autosomal dominant" condition. One in ten affected children are seriously affected.

30. Marfan Syndrome - About Marfan Syndrome Next . marfan syndrome. Edited by Frederick A. Matsen, III, MD Lastupdated September 4, 2001 About marfan syndrome. What is it? http://www.orthop.washington.edu/Bone and Joint Sources/kzzzzzzz1_1.html

Home About Us Clinics Physicians ... Contact Us Table of contents About Marfan syndrome What is it? Incidence and risk factors Curability ... View article with questions External links National Marfan Foundation March of Dimes [Top] Marfan Syndrome Edited by Frederick A. Matsen, III, M.D. and Gregory C. Gardner, M.D. Last updated March 3, 2003 About Marfan syndrome What is it? Marfan syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder that causes connective tissue to be weaker than normal. Connective tissue is the most abundant tissue in the body. It supports and protects various other tissues, is a vital component of all organs in the body, and provides strength and elasticity to blood vessels. Therefore, a disorder of connective tissue can cause a variety of abnormal conditions. For people with Marfan syndrome, weak connective tissue causes problems of the skin, muscles, ligaments, heart, eyes, blood vessels, and bones. Incidence and risk factors It is estimated that about one in 10,000 people has Marfan syndrome. This means it affects over 20,000 people in the United States alone. Early diagnosis and treatment allows most individuals to live relatively normal, fulfilling lives, and may prevent more serious problems. People who have Marfan syndrome in their family should meet with their doctors, genetic counselors, the National Marfan Foundation , and others who have Marfan syndrome to learn all they can about the disorder and how to manage it effectively.

31. Health And Medical Information: Diseases And Conditions, Medical Dictionary, Pro A QuestionAnswer format page of information. http://www.medicinenet.com/Script/Main/Art.asp?li=MNI&ag=Y&ArticleKey=41

32. Questions And Answers About Marfan Syndrome Questions and Answers about marfan syndrome. This booklet answers generalquestions about marfan syndrome. What Is marfan syndrome? http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/marfan/marfan.htm

Health Information Health Topics Order Publications Studies with Patients Patient Research Registries ... NIAMS Coalition Members Search NIAMS Health Topics Publication Date October 2001 Questions and Answers about Marfan Syndrome This booklet answers general questions about Marfan syndrome. It describes the characteristics of the disorder, the diagnostic process, and ways to manage symptoms. If you have additional questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor. What Is Marfan Syndrome? What Are the Characteristics of Marfan Syndrome? What Causes Marfan Syndrome? How Is Marfan Syndrome Diagnosed? ... Where Can People Find Additional Information About Marfan Syndrome? What Is Marfan Syndrome? Marfan syndrome is a heritable condition that affects the connective tissue. The primary purpose of connective tissue is to hold the body together and provide a framework for growth and development. In Marfan syndrome, the connective tissue is defective and does not act as it should. Because connective tissue is found throughout the body, Marfan syndrome can affect many body systems, including the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels, nervous system, skin, and lungs. Marfan syndrome affects men, women, and children, and has been found among people of all races and ethnic backgrounds. It is estimated that at least 1 in 5,000 people in the United States have the disorder.

33. Marfan Syndrome An overview including terms and books associated with Marfan's. http://www.ehendrick.org/healthy/000875.htm

MAIN SEARCH INDEX Marfan syndrome Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder of the connective tissue that causes abnormalities of the patient's eyes, cardiovascular system, and musculoskeletal system. It is named for the French pediatrician, Antoine Marfan (1858-1942), who first described it in 1896. Marfan syndrome is sometimes called arachnodactyly, which means "spider-like fingers" in Greek, since one of the characteristic signs of the disease is disproportionately long fingers and toes. It is estimated that one person in every 3000-5000 has Marfan syndrome, or about 50,000 people in the United States. Marfan syndrome is one of the more common inheritable disorders. Description Marfan syndrome affects three major organ systems of the body: the heart and circulatory system, the bones and muscles, and the eyes. The genetic mutation responsible for Marfan was discovered in 1991. It affects the body's production of fibrillin, which is a protein that is an important part of connective tissue. Fibrillin is the primary component of the microfibrils that allow tissues to stretch repeatedly without weakening. Because the patient's fibrillin is abnormal, his or her connective tissues are looser than usual, which weakens or damages the support structures of the entire body. The most common external signs associated with Marfan syndrome include excessively long arms and legs, with the patient's arm span being greater than his or her height. The fingers and toes may be long and slender, with loose joints that can be bent beyond their normal limits. This unusual flexibility is called hypermobility. The patient's face may also be long and narrow, and he or she may have a noticeable curvature of the spine. It is important to note, however, that Marfan patients vary widely in the external signs of their disorder and in their severity; even two patients from the same family may look quite different. Most of the external features of Marfan syndrome become more pronounced as the patient gets older, so that diagnosis of the disorder is often easier in adults than in children. In many cases, the patient may have few or very minor outward signs of the disorder, and the diagnosis may be missed until the patient develops vision problems or cardiac symptoms.

34. Marfan Syndrome The Similarities To Copper Deficiency Reviews the similarities between copper deficiency and Marfansyndrome including aortic aneurysms and emphysema. http://www.ctds.info/marfan_syndrome.html

35. Unorthodox Health Tactics And The Marfan Syndrome Unconventional Thoughts about Health and the marfan syndrome. I get alot of email from people with questions about the marfan syndrome. http://www.widomaker.com/~jnavia/uncon.html

Unconventional Thoughts about Health and the Marfan Syndrome I get a lot of e-mail from people with questions about the Marfan syndrome. Many questions are whether certain symptoms, medical problems or other problems are a part of the Marfan syndrome. I am not a doctor and do not answer these questions with a yes or no I do tell people that other Marfan patients and Marfan family members have wondered the same things. I do know that there are no doctors or researchers who know definitively how Marfan syndrome is caused (what causes the mutation in the gene that creates the defect in the connective tissue), or for how many and what problems this defective connective tissue is responsible. Human bodies are extremely complex organisms. Obvious effects of the defective tissue are known, but no one knows for sure how defective fibrillin causes Marfan bodies to be predominantly tall and thin, how it results in high palates, pectus excavatus or pectus carinatum, lungs liable to collapse, etc. Does defective connective tissue which is all throughout a human body directly or indirectly affect the nerves? The brain? The digestive system? Hormones?

36. UCL CORU MARFAN Decision support for marfan syndrome. marfan syndrome is a geneticdisorder affecting the connective tissue. As patients age, their http://www.ucl.ac.uk/operational-research/marfan.htm

Decision support for Marfan syndrome Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting the connective tissue. As patients age, their aorta distends and eventually splits. An operation can rectify this but there is a risk of perioperative death, also post operative patients require anticoagulation therapy for the rest of their lives. Problem: When should the aortic root be replaced for Marfan syndrome patients? Regular echocariograph measurements are used to monitor changes in patients' aortic diameter. Analysis has shown that aortic diameter is related to a patient's age and height. A computer system has been developed that displays aortic diameters and a reference range corrected for age and height. This helps clinicians decide when to opt for surgery. Other examples Arthritis Cardiac Surgery Cervical Cancer Screening Emergency cover for GP's ... CORU home page

37. Medical References: Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome affects about 1 in 5000 Americans. It is one of themost common inherited disorders of connective tissue. It can http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1216.asp

View All Chapters Find Your Local Chapter March 31, 2003 Select one Folic Acid Pregnancy Prenatal Screening Infections/Diseases Loss Concerns Newborn Information Birth Defects Polio Genetics Research Funding Perinatal Statistics Medical References Continuing Education ... Prematurity Quick Reference and Fact Sheets Marfan Syndrome Marfan syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder that can affect the heart, blood vessels, lungs, eyes, bones and ligaments. Symptoms of Marfan syndrome may be mild or severe, and may be present at birth or appear in childhood or in adult life. Marfan syndrome affects about 1 in 5,000 Americans. It is one of the most common of the more than 100 inherited disorders of connective tissue (material that holds tissues of the body together). The disorder affects males and females from all racial and ethnic groups. It is named for Dr. Antoine Marfan who, in 1896, described a 5-year-old patient with unusually long, slender fingers and limbs and other skeletal abnormalities. How Are Individuals With Marfan Syndrome Affected? Affected individuals often are tall, slender and loose-jointed. Arms and legs may be unusually long in proportion to the torso. Feet often are flat. The spine may be curved (scoliosis), and the breastbone may protrude or look caved in. The face may be long and narrow, with a high roof of the mouth and crowded teeth.

38. Jeanette Navia's Marfan Life Website Including lists of penpals and other ways to connect with the community as well as information about Category Health Conditions and Diseases marfan syndrome...... It is estimated that at least 200,000 people in the United States have the Marfansyndrome or a related connective tissue disorder. marfan syndrome Information. http://www.marfanlife.org/

The Marfan syndrome is a heritable disorder of the connective tissue that affects many organ systems, including the skeleton, lungs, eyes, blood vessels, and, most seriously, the heart and aorta. The condition affects both men and women of any race or ethnic group. It is estimated that at least 200,000 people in the United States have the Marfan syndrome or a related connective tissue disorder. While not all people with Marfan exhibit all symptoms, common characteristics include tall stature, disproportionately long arms, legs, fingers and toes, indented or protruding chest bone, scoliosis, flat feet or high arches, and nearsightedness. Please note: The place where the most up-to-date medical information currently approved by doctors studying the Marfan syndrome is the National Marfan Foundation website The Marfan Community Marfan-List Anyone interested in the Marfan syndrome can join this e-mail discussion list! Marfan Contacts (Penpals) Find someone to correspond with through e-mail; make a life-long friend or just ask someone a few questions. Includes a geographical index showing where many of the contacts are located. Personal websites of people with the Marfan syndrome Pictures from the Marfan community Who's got Marfan?

39. Marfan Top Page the marfan syndrome 1800-8-MARFAN About the marfan syndrome MarfanContact Info Marfan Calendar of Events Article - marfan syndrome http://www.tall.org/marfan/marfan_TOP.cfm

the Marfan Syndrome 1-800-8-MARFAN About the Marfan Syndrome Marfan Contact Info Marfan Calendar of Events Article - " Marfan Syndrome - I wonder, do I have the disorder? " by Doris Livezey Article - INFORMATION PACKET from TCI/NMF Liaisons (An Update) by Liz Rice Other Marfan Links http://www.marfan.org http://www.widowmaker.com/~jnavia/index.html http://www.marfan.ca http://www.ucl.ac.uk/~ucahywc/

40. The Marfan Syndrome MEDSTUDENTS-METABOLIC DISORDERS marfan syndrome is discussed in its general aspects. The discussion TeixeiraBasto. Medstudents' Homepage. The marfan syndrome. Introduction. http://www.medstudents.com.br/metdis/metdis5.htm

Metabolic Disorders Medstudents' Homepage The Marfan Syndrome Introduction The Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder of connective tissue. It is characterized by skeletal abnormalities (pectus escavatum, pectus carinatum, scoliosis, high arched palate, tall stature, long arms and long fingers -arachnodactily); ocular abnormalities (characteristic upper dislocation of lens, myopia); ligamentar laxity and cardiovascular abnormalities (aortic dilatation, mitral valve prolapse and sometimes aortic dissection). The disease is due to a mutation on the fibrillin gene. It can be inherited as a autossomal dominant trait. 60% to 70% of affected person have a positive family history. Clinical manifestations The patients may have diverse clinical manifestations. Thoracic abnormalities may progress as scoliosis during adolescence, or lead to spontaneous pneumothorax. The ocular ectopia of lens usually is in the upper direction and can lead to glaucoma and cataracts. The diagnosis usually is made based on a tall individual with long fingers resembling a spider (arachnodactily), scoliosis or kyphosis, long arms, lens dislocation and mitral valve prolapse that can evolute to mitral regurgitation or aortic regurgitation due to aortic aneurism. Sometimes a ligamentous laxity similar to Ehler Danlos syndrome is observed. The life threatening manifestation is aortic dissection that is related to the size of aortic dilatation. Aortic diameter increases with age, not exceeding the normal range until the third decade. Cardiac abnormalities are the major source of morbidity and mortality.

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