Turner Syndrome patients have an increased risk for several skeletal issues, including knock knees, also known as genu valgum. Knock knees have significant implications for mobility and long term joint health, but can be treated most effectively with early diagnosis. Thus, this article focuses on knock knees in individuals with TS, covering prevalence, potential impacts, […]
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Mark your calendars and get ready to bid with purpose! The Turner Syndrome Awareness Card Auction is back, and it’s a great way you can support TSF’s mission while celebrating creativity. Bidding opens on February 28th at 9:00 AM and ends on March 15th at 11:59 PM EST. Each card that will be available to
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Underscoring our commitment to serve and inform Turner syndrome patients wherever they are located, these are three patient stories and experiences from different geographic locations. These stories from Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States represent that across the would, many experiences with TS are unique, while there are common threads that connect us
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There are so many reasons individuals choose to give to the Turner Syndrome Foundation, but at the heart of it, it always comes back to the same truth: No one living with Turner syndrome should ever feel invisible, unheard, or alone. Yet for so many girls, women, and families affected by Turner syndrome (TS), that
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Individuals with Turner syndrome (TS) are more prone to hearing loss due to both structural and inner ear issues. In childhood, differences in skull and throat structure can lead to frequent middle ear infections (otitis media), causing conductive hearing loss. As they age, many develop sensorineural hearing loss due to inner ear or auditory nerve
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Subscribe to our blog History of genetic testing In order to understand the genetic tests used in the diagnosis of Turner syndrome, it is important to understand the genetic changes that lead to the condition. A chromosome is a structure that organizes the genetic material in the body. Usually, humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes
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Subscribe to our blog What Does the Liver Do? The liver is an organ in the abdomen that is responsible for helping digest food and detoxing the body of waste products. It also has many other functions including the regulation of red blood cells (Lala et al., 2023). The liver plays a vital role in
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Subscribe to our blog October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Annually, the month of October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which aims to educate and raise awareness about breast cancer. This article will detail an overview of breast cancer and its causes, symptoms, and the unique relationship between the genetic abnormalities characteristic of Turner syndrome and
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Osteoporosis is 1.4 to 2.2 times higher in TS than in the general population of women. Heightened Incidence of Osteoporosis in TS Those affected by Turner syndrome often suffer from low bone density and a high risk of fracture. These conditions can be caused by several different factors associated with TS, including ovarian insufficiency, celiac disease,
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