1. Tay-Sachs disease : Treatment
There is no treatment for Tay-Sachs disease itself, only ways to make the patient more comfortable.
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2. Tay-Sachs Disease : Treatment
Providing good, supportive care and treating the symptoms as they arise is the only way to treat Tay-Sachs; there is no way to treat the disease itself.
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3. Tay-Sachs Disease
Tay-Sachs is a rare disease that is passed down through some families. It harms the brain and nerve cells. There are two forms:
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4. Tay-Sachs Disease: MedlinePlus
Tay-Sachs disease is a rare, inherited disorder. It causes too much of a fatty substance to build up in tissues and nerve cells of the brain. This buildup destroys the nerve cells, causing mental and physical problems.
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5. Tay-Sachs disease - Genetics Home Reference
Tay-Sachs disease is a rare inherited disorder that progressively destroys nerve cells (neurons) in the brain and spinal cord.
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6. Tay-Sachs disease - References - Genetics Home Reference
Chavany C, Jendoubi M. Biology and potential strategies for the treatment of GM2 gangliosidoses. Mol Med Today. 1998 Apr;4(4):158-65. Review.
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7. Tay-Sachs Disease : Search Results - healthfinder.gov - Your Source for Reliable Health Information
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) was originally established in 1950. The NINDS conducts and supports research and research training on the causes, prevention, diagno... DetailsĀ >
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8. Tay-Sachs Disease Symptoms & Treatment
Tay-Sachs disease occurs when the body lacks hexosaminidase A, a protein that helps break down a chemical found in nerve tissue called gangliosides. Without this protein, gangliosides, particularly ganglioside GM2, build up in cells, especially ne.....
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9. Tay-Sachs Disease - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Tay-Sachs Disease (TSD) is a fatal degenerative disease of the nervous system that is found primarily (but not exclusively) among Ashkenazi Jews - those of East European ancestry.
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10. Tay-Sachs disease - Symptom
If Tay-Sachs disease is suspected, the doctor will perform a physical examination and take a family history. Additional tests may include:
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