May is Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic multisystem neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is a gland in your brain which is…
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs. It is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over…
What is Mowat-Wilson Syndrome?
Mowat-Wilson Syndrome (MWS) is a rare genetic disorder that may be apparent at birth or later in childhood. It is caused by an abnormality in the ZEB2 gene that is usually the…
23 February – Noonan Syndrome Awareness Day
February is Noonan Syndrome Awareness Month, and 23 February is Noonan Syndrome Awareness Day. Wearing an Awareness Bracelet creates an opportunity to start a conversation and share information about a…
Williams Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Common Features and Treatment
Williams Syndrome (WS), also known as Williams-Beuren syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that is present at birth. The condition can affect anybody, and is known to occur equally in…