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Diabetes and Turner Syndrome: What You Need To Know
Turner Syndrome (TS) patients can have many diagnoses besides TS. They are at significant risk of developing autoimmune diseases, such as diabetes mellitus. November is National Diabetes Month, so let’s learn about this condition–its symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. The…
Read MoreLiving Independently with Turner Syndrome
Turner Syndrome (TS) is a genetic condition that affects 1 in every 2,000 live female births. Individuals with TS usually have short stature, may be infertile, and may experience a variety of medical, cognitive, and psychological challenges. Given these challenges,…
Read MoreTSF’s Professional Membership for Healthcare Professionals
Ongoing, specialized medical care is essential for those with Turner Syndrome (TS). The Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) offers a Professional Membership Program for healthcare professionals to network, share resources, and register themselves as TS providers in our registry. Communication is…
Read MoreTurner Syndrome and Celiac Disease
May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Those with Turner Syndrome (TS) are at increased risk for celiac disease. As with TS, Increased awareness is critically important, so that patients, their caregivers, and medical professionals are aware of the symptoms, diagnosis,…
Read MoreHow Vision Problems Can Affect Your Life
Individuals with Turner syndrome (TS) are more susceptible to vision problems than the general population. Vision challenges can affect almost every part of a person’s life. Since May is Healthy Vision Month, let’s look at some common vision issues and…
Read MoreSafe & Effective Hormone Therapy for Turner Syndrome Patients
The Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) is a strong advocate for early diagnosis. Diagnosing Turner Syndrome (TS) early is critical, in part, because it allows for timely and effective growth hormone therapy (GHT) treatment for TS patients. Read below about one…
Read MoreLegislative & Public Health Advocacy for Turner Syndrome
During Turner Syndrome (TS) Awareness Month, we hope you are discovering the many different tools communities can utilize to advocate for positive change. The TS community needs new leaders to help bring about this change. Will you be the one…
Read MoreThe Healthy Impact of Being Helpful
As children, we often learn to treat people the way we would want to be treated, or how being helpful is important because it benefits the world around us. But what if helping our community not only benefits the world and…
Read MoreDeep Learning Could Lead to Earlier Turner Syndrome Diagnosis
As part of its mission to support the Turner Syndrome (TS) community, the Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) is committed to making earlier diagnosis a reality. Early diagnosis means that TS patients and their caregivers can better prepare for any related…
Read MoreGene Analysis Helps Identify Causes of Turner Syndrome
As part of its mission to support the Turner Syndrome (TS) community, the Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) spreads awareness of this chromosomal condition. With increased awareness, researchers will have the knowledge to develop new perspectives about TS. As a result,…
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