Edgar C. Johnson

Edgar C. Johnson

Edgar C. Johnson is an Australian medical writer with a strong focus on public health and disease prevention. With years of experience in healthcare journalism, he is dedicated to providing clear, research-backed insights on medical advancements and wellness trends. Edgar’s work aims to empower readers with reliable information to make informed health decisions.

Spondyloenchondrodysplasia with immune dysregulation

Spondyloenchondrodysplasia with immune dysregulation

Spondyloenchondrodysplasia with immune dysregulation is a rare autosomal recessive genetic condition characterized by abnormal bone and cartilage development. It is associated with immune dysregulation, which leads to recurrent infections. During the development of the bones, the cartilage undergoes abnormal breakdown…

ARFGEF2 gene

ARFGEF2 gene

The ARFGEF2 gene is a gene that is associated with certain conditions such as periventricular heterotopia and other related genetic diseases. It is also known by other names such as Bicaudal D2 and GEP100. Variants of this gene have been…

HPS1 gene

HPS1 gene

The HPS1 gene, also known as the Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome 1 gene, is responsible for causing changes in the genetic makeup that can lead to Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS). HPS is a rare genetic disorder that affects various organs and can have…

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, also known as LCPD, is a rare condition that affects the development of the hip joint in children. It is usually diagnosed in children between the ages of 4 and 8, but can also occur in younger or…

CHN1 gene

CHN1 gene

The CHN1 gene, also known as the Duanes proteins gene, plays a crucial role in the development and functioning of the nervous system. It has been linked to several genetic conditions and diseases, including isolated Duane syndrome, Duane-radial ray syndrome,…

Myotonic dystrophy

Myotonic dystrophy

Myotonic dystrophy is a rare genetic condition that affects the muscular functioning of a person. It is one of the many types of muscular dystrophies, a group of diseases that cause muscle weakness and wasting. Myotonic dystrophy is associated with…

TGM3 gene

TGM3 gene

The TGM3 gene is part of a group of genes that are associated with the development of different skin diseases and conditions. This group is known as the syndrome of genes. The TGM3 gene provides instructions for making a protein…

Unverricht-Lundborg disease

Unverricht-Lundborg disease

Unverricht-Lundborg disease Unverricht-Lundborg disease, also known as cystatin B myoclonus epilepsy, is a rare genetic condition that is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. It is characterized by myoclonic episodes, which are brief, shock-like jerks of the muscles. The frequency…

Atelosteogenesis type 2

Atelosteogenesis type 2

Atelosteogenesis Type 2 is a rare genetic condition that affects the development of bones and cartilage. It is one of the various disorders that fall under the category of skeletal dysplasias. Patients with this condition typically have severe bone deformities,…