Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease that affects the skin, peripheral nerves, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract. The bacteria – “Mycobacterium leprae” causes leprosy. It can be transmitted through droplets from the nose and mouth of an infected person […]
World Braille Day celebrated since 2019, is observed to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in fully realizing the human rights of blind and partially sighted people. Braille is not a language but a […]
According to a World Health Organization scientific brief, the global prevalence of anxiety and sadness increased by 25% in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, 21% of individuals in the United States (52.9 million people) are dealing from […]
Mental health is a state of emotional, mental, and behavioral well-being. It affects every aspect of our lives including physical, social, psychological, and spiritual aspects. People who have mental health issues frequently face stigma, which can make it difficult to […]
In the last blog update, we discussed on Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) Disease series with MPS Type III, also known as Sanfilippo Syndrome. In today’s blog, we continue the series with the next variation of the disease; MPS Type IV. MPS Type […]
In the previous blog post, we have discussed on MPS Type II diseases, which gene is getting mutated and how the mutation affects the human body. We also talked about the symptoms for MPS Type II. Now, we will touch […]
On the previous blog post, we discussed on what Mucopolysaccharidoses Disease (MPS) is and how genetics play an important role for the disease. We also touched upon Type 1 of the MPS disease, what genes are involved and how the […]
Before we jump dive right in, a lot of you may wonder what is Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) Disease? Most if not, all might never even hear of this disease. MPS are a group of disorders that fall under the inherited lysosomal […]
Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are inborn metabolic abnormalities characterized by the excessive accumulation of substrates in a variety of organ cells as a result of lysosome dysfunction. They contribute significantly to significant morbidity and mortality by causing malfunction in the […]
Gaucher Disease is an inherited metabolic disorder characterized by the buildup of harmful amounts of certain fats (lipids), specifically the glycolipid glucocerebroside, throughout the body, most notably in the bone marrow, spleen, and liver. It’s one of the most common […]