Subscribe to our blog Imagine the frustration of constantly asking people to repeat themselves because the world around you is becoming increasingly muffled. For many individuals with Turner syndrome (TS), this is a reality they face due to progressive hearing loss. Hearing loss can significantly impact quality of life including school performance, work productivity, and […]
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The past few years have seen many new digital options. Can that work in the area of medicine? What are some things to look into or keep in mind? The pandemic over the last roughly three years has brought about a prevalence of “all things online.” Many of us learned to
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Subscribe to our blog October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and it is time to shine a spotlight on the importance of a healthy smile. The basics of oral health are universally taught as brushing twice a day and flossing every day. These recommendations are easy to follow, and unwanted complications can arise when they
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Subscribe to our blog Medical advancements in newborn screening have improved the early diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases, including Turner syndrome (TS). This screening is efficient, cost-effective, and although not frequently talked about, includes routine tests that take place prenatally or immediately after birth. Since September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, we will take
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Subscribe to our blog The Importance of Early Diagnosis Early diagnosis is crucial because it helps: give growth hormone and/or hormone replacement therapies enough time to improve the health and height of patients with TS; and make potentially lifesaving medical interventions for heart, kidney, and other health challenges possible, keeping them from developing into dangerous
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Subscribe to our blog Heart health is especially important for those with Turner Syndrome (TS), as their risk of certain types of heart disease is higher. It is crucial that TS patients receive early cardiac care to avoid serious illness and possibly death. This post outlines various types of heart disease that affect the TS
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Subscribe to our blog Diabetes is a condition that affects a large percentage of individuals with Turner Syndrome (TS). It has received even more attention due to the pandemic, as there is now a growing focus on staying healthy to help strengthen our immune systems. Of concern is the growing number of people who have
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Subscribe to our blog In this post, we’ll review some of the information shared during the webinar “Fertility Preservation in Girls with Turner Syndrome” hosted by the Turner Syndrome Foundation, featuring guest speaker Dr. Kutluk Oktay–an OB/GYN physician and professor at Yale University. We will discuss the process of fertility, how to test for infertility,
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