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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is an inherited condition that raises your risk for lung and liver disease. Learn about the symptoms and treatment.
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Amino Acid Metabolism Disorders

Disorders like phenylketonuria (PKU) and maple syrup urine disease cause problems with how your body uses proteins. Learn more about them.
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Ataxia Telangiectasia

Ataxia Telangiectasia (AT) is an inherited disease that affects several body systems, including the nervous system and immune system. Learn more.
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Birth Defects

A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Learn about the different types of birth defects, their treatments, and how some kinds can be prevented.
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Brain Malformations

Brain malformations is damage or abnormal development of the brain and nervous system. Starts long before a baby is born. Learn types and treatments.
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Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorders

Carbs include sugar, starch, and fiber. Some disorders affect how your body uses these nutrients, causing health problems. Learn more.
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Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy, CP happens when areas of the brain that control movement and posture do not develop correctly or get damaged. Treatment can improve.
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, CMT affects your peripheral nerves. Interrupting messages to your brain about things around you, like touch.
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Chiari Malformation

Chiari Malformation (CMs) is a congenital condition in which brain tissue extends to the spinal canal. Learn about the different types and symptoms.
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Cleft Lip and Palate

During early pregnancy stages your child may develop cleft lip or cleft palate. Find out when you should have surgery to fix the cleft lip and palate.
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Cloning

Cloning is the process of creating an exact genetic replica of a cell, tissue or organism. Learn about the types and uses in medicine.
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Color Blindness

If you have color blindness, you can't see the difference between certain colors. It is more common in men. Learn about genetics and how to adjust.
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