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Genetic screening involves testing certain populations to detect signs of disease or risk factors for the development of future health problems.
Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability and autism features. It results from the loss of function of the FMR1 gene. Fragile X syndrome (FXS) affects about one in 4,000 males and one in 9,000 females. It is caused by an expanded CGG repeat (more than 199
Food allergies in children are on the rise worldwide, with symptoms ranging from mild skin rash to life-threatening anaphylaxis. In food allergy, the immune system incorrectly identifies the specific food as a threat when entering the body. Some food allergy symptoms are mild but severe symptoms
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a term for impaired brain development that can occur when a baby is exposed to alcohol during pregnancy.
Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes children to have repeated seizures, also called fits. The condition can continue for months or years.
Eczema is a common skin condition in children and adolescents which causes dry, red, itchy areas of skin. They can become cracked, ‘weepy’ and crusted.
Drug allergies are allergic reactions to medications. In children, antibiotics are the most common drugs to which allergies are reported.
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body stops producing an important hormone called insulin. It is mostly diagnosed in childhood and requires life-long insulin therapy.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition that affects children’s lungs, digestive system, reproductive system and sweat glands.
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new type of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which emerged in 2019.
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