The syndrome affects your: Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition ... The scans can also check your lower back for signs of dural ectasia, a back problem that is common in people with Marfan ...

A research team at the University of Barcelona shows how allopurinol may prevent aortic aneurysm in Marfan syndrome, paving the way for new clinical trials.

Marfan Syndrome ... bend back farther than normal, sometimes even touching the back of their hand. Some may have a curved spine or a chest that sticks out or sinks in. The condition also affects ...

Marfan syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disease that mainly affects the cardiovascular ... its pharmacological safety and its low economic cost. There is currently no approved curative ...

The notion that twins do everything together has met a new standard. Identical twin brothers Pablo and Julio Delcid, 21, underwent matching heart surgeries on the exact same day following their ...

Marfan syndrome affects the bones, ligaments, eyes, heart, and blood vessels. People with Marfan syndrome tend to be tall, have extremely long bones, and thin "spider-like" fingers and toes.

Marfan syndrome affects the body's connective tissue, which provides structural support to organs and tissues. Individuals with the condition often experience issues in the heart, eyes ...

Marfan Syndrome affects about one in 5,000 people, and three out of four with the condition inherited it from a parent, Sass said. “Over 90% of people with Marfan Syndrome face serious ...

Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition. It occurs because of a mutation (change) in one of your genes that develops before you’re born. It’s a type of connective tissue disorder, meaning it affects ...