Search results for Genetic and rare disease guidance.

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• Parkinson's disease - Causes

  Parkinson's disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra.

• Chronic kidney disease - Prevention

  Read about what you can do to reduce your risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD).

• Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease - Complications

  Read about the potentially serious complications associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), including liver cysts, cardiovascular disease and brain aneurysms.

• Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease - Treatment

  There is no cure for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), but help is available to help reduce your symptoms and allow you to live as independently as possible.

• Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula

  Oesophageal atresia is a rare birth defect that affects a baby's oesophagus (the tube through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach).

• Alzheimer's disease - Prevention

  As the exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is still unknown, there's no way to prevent the condition.

• Patau's syndrome

  Find out about Patau's syndrome, also known as trisomy 13, a serious genetic disorder where a baby has an extra copy of chromosome 13.

• Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease - Causes

  Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is caused by mutations in genes that lead to nerve damage.

• Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease - Symptoms

  Symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) include muscle weakness and mobility problems.

• Health

  What to do if your child needs medical help and vaccination guidance.