1. Body mass index : Information
A good way to determine if your weight is healthy for your height is to calculate your body mass index (BMI). Being overweight puts strain on your heart and can lead to serious health problems. These problems include:
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2. Canavan disease
Canavan disease, which results when the body produces less than normal amounts of a protein called aspartoacylase, is a fatal inherited disorder characterized by progressive damage to the brain and nervous system.
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3. Canavan disease - Educational resources - Information pages - Genetics Home Reference
These resources supplement the information in the Genetics Home Reference condition summary on Canavan disease.
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4. Canavan Disease - [Support Group]
International. Founded 1992. Provides information and education for persons affected by Canavan's. Offers literature, phone support, conferences and advocacy. Supports research. Online support available.
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5. Canavan Disease Research - healthfinder.gov
Canavan Disease Research PO Box 8194 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-8194 800-833-2194 (Voice - Toll-free) Canavan Research Illinois (also known as Canavan Disease Research) is a nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) public...
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6. Canavan disease - Genetics Home Reference
Canavan disease is an inherited disorder that causes progressive damage to nerve cells in the brain. This disease is one of a group of genetic disorders called leukodystrophies. Leukodystrophies are characterized by degeneration of myelin, which i.....
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Scenario : Ellen is a 48 year old professional woman who lives and works in Hartford, Connecticut. She has four adult children and two grandchildren. She also has two aging parents who live nearby and who, though they have been active all their li...
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8. Canavan disease - All Information
Canavan disease is passed down (inherited) through families. It is more common among Ashkenazi Jews than in the general population.
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9. What is Canavan Disease
Canavan disease is named for Myrtelle Canavan, who first described the disorder in 1931. Since that time, much has been learned about the genetic and biochemical bases of the disease. Recent developments in the understanding of the...
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