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Dr. Simi Paknikar is an MD in Pharmacology with professional experience of over a decade, that includes medical writing, teaching and conducting quality audits for medical services companies. Dr Paknikar is passionate about educating consumers about health and keeps abreast of the latest medical view more..
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Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder affecting multiple body systems. Prader-Willi syndrome occurs due to abnormalities of chromosome 15.
Syringomyelia
Syringomyelia or hydromyelia is a rare neurological disorder where the person develops a fluid-filled cavity called syrinx in the spinal cord. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of syringomyelia are explained in detail.
Pompe Disease
Pompe disease or Glycogen Storage Disease is a rare genetic disease caused by the buildup of a sugar called glycogen in the body’s cells. It is caused by the deficiency or absence of the enzyme alpha-glucosidase.
Tuberous Sclerosis
Tuberous sclerosis is genetic disorder characterized by benign tumors in many parts of the body, including brain, skin, lungs, kidney and heart.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of clinical depression that is triggered only at particular time of the year; it occurs and remits with changes in seasons.
