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Leaf spot caused by the Mycosphaerella effigurata fungus is a problem on young ash trees and causes them to lose their leaves prematurely. Symptoms include the appearance of small. Ash Leaf Spots & Genetic Conditions. Genetic conditions refer to diseases that are passed from one generation to another. Tuberous sclerosis is one such condition. The hypopigmentation of ash-leaf spots is due to smaller melanosomes and defective transfer of melanin to keratinocytes. Tent Caterpillars - University...Read Full Story

Causes and Symptoms of Epilepsy Besides the particular pattern of epileptic seizure, other features that are characteristic of this epileptic condition include an abnormal electroencephalographic pattern called as hypsarrhythmia along with the risk of developmental delay or mental retardation. Infantile spasms are most commonly seen in infants with structural brain abnormalities. It is believed that malfunctioning of neurotransmitters or excessive production of corticotropin-releasing hormone...Read Full Story

General Discussion Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic multisystem disorder that is typically apparent shortly after birth. The disorder may be characterized by episodes of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain (seizures); mental retardation; distinctive skin abnormalities (lesions); and benign (noncancerous), tumor-like nodules (hamartomas) of the brain, certain regions of the eyes (e.g., retinas), the heart, the kidneys, the lungs, or other tissues or organs. In addition, many...Read Full Story

Brain Basics: Know Your Brain Introduction The Architecture of the Brain The Geography of Thought The Cerebral Cortex The Inner Brain Making Connections Some Key Neurotransmitters at Work Neurological Disorders The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Introduction The brain is the most complex part of the human body. This three-pound organ is the seat of intelligence, interpreter of the senses, initiator of body movement, and controller of behavior. Lying in its bony...Read Full Story

Epilepsy is a general term for the tendency to crises. Epilepsy is usually diagnosed only after a person has more than one seizure.If identified, the causes of epilepsy is usually some form of brain damage. For most people, but the causes of epilepsy are not known.Seizures and EpilepsyA crisis occurs when to escape an epidemic of electrical impulses in the brain, the limits of normal. They spread to adjacent areas and create a storm of uncontrolled electrical activity. The electrical impulses...Read Full Story

My 4 year old daughter has Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and I would like to know if anyone has support group infWould like a support gropu or suggestions on how to deal with her epilepsy,2-9 seizures a day, Pervasive developmental disorder, sensory integrative disorder, verbal apraxia, hypotonia. Are you in the USA? The biggest support group is the TS Alliance: http://www.tsalliance.org They are a definitive source of information, they have outreach programs, lists of clinics and doctors...Read Full Story

Tuberous Sclerosis Awareness Month is a time to reflect on the serious genetic disease that affects tens of thousands of children and adults in the U.S. alone: tuberous sclerosis. Approximately 25,000 to 40,000 people in the U.S. have tuberous sclerosis (also known as tuberous sclerosis complex), which is characterized by the growth of non-cancerous [...] Highly Recommended: No More Ugly Skin - The Ultimate Guide To Youthful, Glowing and Radiant Skin Common Myths, Mistakes, and Mishaps...Read Full Story

The Food and Drug Administration said Monday it approved Novartis' drug Afinitor to treat some of the tumors caused by a rare genetic disorder called tuberous sclerosis.Tuberous sclerosis causes tumors in the brain, eyes, lungs, liver and other organs, leading to learning disabilities, seizures and other problems. The tumors are not cancerous, but the disorder — which affects 25,000 to 40,000 people in the U.S., according to a Novartis spokeswoman — can be fatal for patients who develop...Read Full Story

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form in many different organs, including the brain, eyes, heart, kidney, skin, liver, and lungs. It is like having epilepsy, autism, kidney and heart disease all rolled into one.Read Full Story