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The girl had a rare disorder causing mental and physical symptoms, with weak hair and unclear neurological issues.
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480-510 / 1000+ resultsresearch Hereditary 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Resistant Rickets due to a Mutation Causing Multiple Defects in Vitamin D Receptor Function
A specific gene mutation causes vitamin D resistance, but certain vitamin D analogs might help.
research Novel splicing‐site mutation in DCAF17 gene causing Woodhouse‐Sakati syndrome in a large consanguineous family
A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found to cause Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a large family.
research LP-206 ANA-negative lupus presenting with segmental hyalinizing vasculitis and valvular heart disease – a rare case report
Early recognition and aggressive treatment can significantly improve rare ANA-negative lupus with heart and skin issues.
research Mutations in SNRPE, which Encodes a Core Protein of the Spliceosome, Cause Autosomal-Dominant Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the SNRPE gene cause hereditary hair loss.
research Two Hypomorphic Alleles of Mouse Ass1 as a New Animal Model of Citrullinemia Type I and Other Hyperammonemic Syndromes
Researchers created a new mouse model for studying Citrullinemia Type I and similar conditions, showing symptoms and treatment responses like those in humans.
research Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: A case report and literature review
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is rare, has a poor prognosis, and requires early diagnosis and ongoing treatment.
research Mechanical anisotropy of hair affected by genetic diseases highlights structural information related to differential crosslinking in keratins
research [Black piedra in South Africa. 1st description in a child with bamboo hair, pili torti and congenital erythroderma ichthyosiforme].
research Secondary Syphilis in Cali, Colombia: New Concepts in Disease Pathogenesis
Secondary syphilis in Cali, Colombia, shows high Treponema pallidum presence and challenges in early diagnosis, needing better public health strategies.
research A pilot Iron Substitution Programme in female blood donors with iron deficiency without anaemia
Iron supplements helped female blood donors with low iron avoid anaemia and return to donate again.
research Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans in a family
KFSD is a genetic disorder causing hair loss and skin issues, with no effective treatment.
research Homozygous whole body Cbs knockout in adult mice features minimal pathology during ageing despite severe homocysteinemia
Adult mice with CBS deficiency show minimal health issues and normal lifespan despite high homocysteine levels.
research African Trypanosoma infection in a dog in France
A dog in France died from an African parasite infection after traveling from Senegal.
research Clinical, biochemical and mutational findings in biotinidase deficiency among Malaysian population
Some children in Malaysia with symptoms have either profound or partial biotinidase deficiency, and early testing and treatment are important.
research Why cells need iron: a compendium of iron utilisation
Iron is essential for many body functions, and its deficiency causes serious health problems.
research Hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant rickets with alopecia in four Egyptian families: report of three novel mutations in the vitamin D receptor gene
Three new gene mutations cause rickets and hair loss, treatable with high calcium and calcidol, but hair regrowth is rare.
research Endocrine disorders in Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome: a systematic review of the literature
Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome often causes sexual development issues, hair loss, learning disabilities, deafness, muscle contractions, limb pain, and diabetes.
research The Case Files
A 65-year-old man with sudden abdominal pain and seizures was diagnosed with a rare, non-traumatic splenic rupture and treated without surgery.
research Trichothiodystrophy
Trichothiodystrophy is a condition with brittle hair and various physical and mental issues due to low sulfur in proteins.
research Deciphering the pathogenesis of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Mutations in the PADI3 gene may cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in women of African ancestry.
research Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults (MIS-A) and SARS-CoV2: An Evolving Relationship
MIS-A is a severe complication after COVID-19, mostly in young black males, needing more research and awareness.
research The Use of High-Density SNP Array to Map Homozygosity in Consanguineous Families to Efficiently Identify Candidate Genes: Application to Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome
Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.
research Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Content as a Best Indicator of Iron Deficiency in Female Patients with Diffuse Non-Scarring Hair Loss
Reticulocyte hemoglobin content is the best indicator of iron deficiency in women with diffuse non-scarring hair loss.
research Chronic delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction as a means to treat alopecia areata
SADBE treatment led to complete hair regrowth in mice with alopecia areata by altering immune cell movement.
research Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds—Revisiting the cause of a well-known disease
Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
research Inborn errors of biotin metabolism
Two genetic disorders affect biotin metabolism, causing severe skin, hair, and metabolic issues.
research Novel <b><i>ABCD1</i></b> Gene Mutation in Adrenomyeloneuropathy with Hypoplasia and Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
Researchers found a new ABCD1 gene mutation linked to a rare brain and nerve disorder with unusual brain changes.
research Hereditary Chorea Associated With and Aggravated by Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A girl with hereditary chorea, likely Huntington's disease, had her condition worsened by lupus.
research Infantile vitiligo and alopecia in immunodysregulation polyendocrinopathy enteropathy X‐linked syndrome
Early recognition of symptoms is crucial for treating IPEX syndrome with a stem cell transplant.