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 ...

Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a genetic disorder that affects connective tissues in the body, leading to a range of health issues, particularly in the cardiovascular, skeletal, and ocular systems.

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 ...

14 15 The National Marfan Foundation in the USA is sponsoring an international registry to determine the long-term results. We are routinely repairing roots of 45–50 mm diameter in adults. Some ...

Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an inherited disorder caused by mutations in the FBN1 gene encoding fibrillin-1, a matrix component of extracellular microfibrils. The main cause of morbidity and mortality in ...

Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Japan. (H. Yagi, H.A., Q.L., A.S.-K., M.U., H.K., R.M., A.S., S.O., H.T., Norifumi Takeda ...

While Kyle Sandilands attributed his brain aneurysm to “cocaine abuse and partying”, experts say there’s a lot more to know ...

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This is an emergency, Conner said. About 50% of people who have an aortic dissection die at home. Of the other 50% who make ...

Kayleigh Dixon has spent her adult life struggling with a range of back and spinal conditions. These include a condition ...