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Nanocephalic dwarfism or Seckel syndrome is a rare inherited disorder characterised mainly by retarded growth, mental retardation, small head and a facial appearance resembling a bird. It is often referred to as bird-headed dwarfism and various other skeletal, cutaneous, and genital defects.

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ACADM Deficiency

ACADM is a gene which if mutated may lead to Medium chain Acyl coenzyme- A dehydrogenase deficiency (MCAD). The condition is also referred as MCAD Deficiency, Dicarboxylicaciduria due to defect in Beta-Oxidation of Fatty Acids, Nonketotic Hypoglycemia and Carnitine Deficiency due to MCAD Deficiency, Carnitine Deficiency Secondary to MCAD Deficiency and Dicarboxylicaciduria due to MCADH Deficiency.

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Acrodermatitis Enteropathica

Acrodermatitis enteropathica (AE) is an autosomal recessive disorder, metabolic disorder affecting the uptake of zinc, characterized by periorificial (around the natural orifices) and acral (in the limbs) dermatitis, alopecia (loss of hair), and diarrhea.

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Malaria symptoms and treatment

Malaria is an vector borne parasitic infectious disease that can be fatal sometimes prevalent in tropical and sub tropical countries spread by mosquitoes called female Anopheles mosquito with characteristic feature of fever, chills, sweating and others caused by parasite called plasmodium

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A series of tests will be performed to assess acuity, refraction and potential eye disease.

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Immune Hemolytic Anemia

Immune hemolytic anemia or autoimmune hemolytic anemia or AIHA is a type of hemolytic anemia in which body's red blood cells or RBC's are destroyed by the body's own immune system.

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Aase Syndrome or Aase smith syndrome

It is a rare inherited disorder charecterized by anemia withjoint and skeletal deformities. It is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder. The cause is not known. The anemia in this syndrome is caused by underdevelopment of the bone marrow whre the blood cells are formed.

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Ataxia Telangiectasia

Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is an autosomal recessive, complex, multisystem disorder characterized by progressive neurologic impairment, cerebellar ataxia, and variable immunodeficiency with susceptibility to sinopulmonary infections, impaired organ maturation, x-ray hypersensitivity, ocular and cutaneous telangiectasia, and a predisposition to malignancy.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT) is a type of psychotherapy which is done to improve the thought pattern and belief in an individual.

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Dementia

Dementia is a group of signs and symptoms in which the cognitive features like memory, attention, language and problem solving are affected. It is more common in old age individuals. It occurs due to destruction of brain cells. Dementia can be reversible or irreversible.

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