Marfan syndrome affects the connective tissue in multiple parts of the body. Learn more in WebMD's guide to Marfan syndrome, an inherited disease that affects the heart.

A group of hereditary disorders of the connective tissue that causes problems of vision, hearing, joint and facial abnormalities. It is characterized by distinctive facial features, associated ...

Stickler syndrome causes problems with the eyes, mouth, ears, heart, and skeleton. As a result, a person may develop premature osteoarthritis, retinal degeneration, and hearing loss .

Stickler syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can cause problems with the eyes, hearing, and joints. Stickler syndrome also commonly causes distinct facial features, such as a small chin and ...

He explained that genetic testing for Stickler syndrome–associated genes in patients with early-onset retinal detachment may yield variants of uncertain significance in one or more genes.

New syndrome links heart disease to obesity, diabetes and kidney disease. CKM-related screening is intended to detect cardiovascular, metabolic and kidney health changes early.

While only 15 percent of Americans meet the criteria for advanced stages of C.K.M. syndrome, meaning they have been diagnosed with diabetes, heart disease or kidney disease or are at high risk of ...

For the first time, the American Heart Association details a new cardiovascular syndrome that reflects links between obesity, diabetes, heart and kidney disease.

Heart disease, such as coronary artery disease and heart failure, is associated with an increased risk of other serious health conditions, including kidney disease and Type 2 diabetes.

Stickler syndrome, a genetic condition that can cause eye problems, hearing loss, and joint issues Ehlers-Danlos syndrome , a genetic condition that primarily affects your skin, blood vessels, and ...