Overview People who have pre-existing heart conditions are more likely to have bad outcomes if they contract coronavirus. If a person has already had a heart attack, the chances of…

Overview Canavan disease is a rare and severe genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. It results from a deficiency of an enzyme called aspartoacylase, leading to the accumulation of…

Overview Alport Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting the kidneys, ears, and eyes. It results from gene mutations responsible for collagen production, leading to kidney damage, hearing loss, and…

Overview Globoid cell leukodystrophy, another name for Krabbe disease, is an uncommon hereditary neurological disorder. Krabbe disease belongs to a class of diseases called leukodystrophies, caused by demyelination, or the…

Overview Alexander’s disease is a rare and progressive genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. It is characterised by the abnormal accumulation of a protein called GFAP in brain cells,…

Overview Batten disease, also known as Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL), is a group of rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorders that primarily affect children. It leads to the accumulation of lipopigments in…