Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) refers to a group of eye conditions that affect the retina, and are caused by a genetic predisposition. It is estimated to affect around two million people around the world, and can often run in families – although it is not unusual for only one person from a family to be affected….
Tag: Genetic disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neuro-developmental disorder that is usually diagnosed during childhood. Although it is more commonly diagnosed in boys, this is mostly because boys tend to show their symptoms more, externally. However, there is no evidence to suggest that actual incidence is higher in males than in females. Sometimes, symptoms may…
Essential Tremor
Essential tremor is a neurological disorder that affects about 5% of the world’s population. It is also sometimes referred to as ‘familial tremor’ due to its tendency to run in families. Essential tremor is the most commonly occurring tremor disorder and is often confused with Parkinson’s disease due to the involuntary rhythmic shaking that both…
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