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The normal blood pressure is 120/80. This figure is optimal, although minor changes are possible. They depend on age and individual body characteristics. The pulse rate in the normal range is 85 heartbeats per minute. Low blood pressure with a high pulse is pathological state of the body. It poses a danger to a person’s…

Neuralgia of the trigeminal nerve is a serious pathology that causes severe facial pain. It is otherwise called neuritis. In turn, neuralgia is pain along the course of the trigeminal nerve. It can act as an independent impairment of sensitivity. Although often inflammation accompanies it. Dental problems, other neurological disorders, and hypothermia can cause this…

The period of pregnancy is the most important moment for every woman. During this time, a woman’s body undergoes many changes. These can be hormonal, emotional, physical, and physiological changes. The body, during pregnancy, receives a lot of stressful influences. This can lead to negative consequences. One such consequence is Bell’s palsy. This is facial…

The human body is able to withstand various loads. But there are times when even the most resilient organisms can fail. In general, we know the causes of various diseases of the human body. But there are those that can complicate the identification of the causes of the onset of the disease. One such condition…

Our health handles the perception of our personality by other people. Today, many diseases disrupt the balance between our routine and well-being. But many of them can have legitimate causes and consequences. At the same time, there are also those types of diseases that appear for unknown reasons. One such disease is Bell’s palsy. Facial…

Williams syndrome is a pathological condition. It results from genetic defects in the human body. Symptoms of this condition include a specific appearance, muscle hypotonia, severe mental retardation, and an increased frequency of cardiovascular disorders. It is what diagnoses this disease. To accurately establish the Williams syndrome diagnosis, doctors conduct: Fluorescent hybridization; DNA microchip that…

Williams syndrome is a genetic disease diagnosed among people of both sexes. The first signs of pathology can be in newborns. And with adulthood, the symptoms become more pronounced. Usually, doctors diagnose Williams disease at an early age of kids. It has the following symptoms:   Mild or moderate intellectual disability; Slow development of motor…

Some neurological diseases are inherited. Among the most common inherited neurological disorders are the following: Alzheimer’s disease; Epilepsy; Huntington’s disease; Dyslexia; Parkinson’s disease; Tourette’s syndrome; Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. A lot of these genetic conditions are severe for patients. Some of them gradually lead to the loss of the ability to perform the necessary things independently….

Alpers disease is a rare mitochondrial disease. As a rule, you can diagnose it with a genetic or blood test. It manifests as a progressive encephalopathy combined with cirrhosis of the liver. The molecular basis of the disease is a gamma polymerase deficiency. It is the only eukaryotic DNA polymerase. It supports DNA replication in…

Alpers Huttenlocher syndrome is a rare mitochondrial disease. Scientists associate it with mutations in mitochondrial DNA gamma polymerase (POLG). A decrease in mitochondrial DNA replication leads to a reduction in enzyme activity. The disease manifests itself when replication levels become critical. There is variability in the onset and progression of Alpers disease. It happens even…