During a routine test, Johnny's middle school nurse discovered his severe scoliosis, a prevalent symptom of Marfan. This unexpectedly set his family on a path to uncover his underlying diagnosis at ...

who directs Johns Hopkins' research on Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder similar to Loeys-Dietz syndrome. Marfan syndrome's features were systematically described by the late Victor McKusick ...

Deciding to start a family is a big decision for any couple, but it’s even more nerve-wracking when the mom-to-be has a ...

The authors' explanation of Marfan-related syndromes for genetic diagnosis is based on Marfan syndrome itself. In everyday clinical management, however, another explanation is provided ...

He is one of the nation's best collegiate players, and was expected to be picked tonight before the discovery just a few days ago that he had a genetic disorder called Marfan syndrome and is no ...

The standard treatment for the connective tissue disorder Marfan's syndrome (MFS) is β-blockade, aimed at reducing aortic wall stress. Angiotensin II type 1 and 2 receptors (AT 1 and AT 2 ...

This clinic also focuses on cardiovascular complaints of patients with genetic syndromes such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Williams syndrome and ...

At 27, she lives with Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissues that hold organs in place. An eye appointment as a teenager led to the diagnosis. “I thought I had ...