#tay-sachs

[er-cryptid]

Autosomal Recessive Disorders

Tay-Sachs -- fatal -- storage disease -- lipids build up in brain -- mental retardation -- increased incidence in eastern European Jewish people

Cystic Fibrosis -- increased mucus build-up in lungs -- untreated children die young -- 1 in 25 Caucasians are carriers

Sickle Cell Anemia -- hemoglobin is less able to carry O2 -- sickles when O2 content of blood is low -- 1 in 10 African Americans are carriers

Phenylketonuria -- inability to digest phenylalanine -- causes mental retardation if not avoided in diet

[returnofthejudai]

My family has a Jewish background on my dad's side, and my great-grandparents were all Jewish. Should I get tested to see if I am a carrier for Tay-Sachs if I am not immediately related to any Jewish family members?

I’d say it’s advisable to get screened. From JScreen FAQ:

Should I be screened if I’m not Jewish or if I have converted to Judaism?

Yes. JScreen’s panel includes more than 200 genetic diseases that are commonly found in both the Jewish and general populations. Therefore, the JScreen panel is applicable for those with Jewish and non-Jewish ancestry.

Only one of my parents is Jewish. Is this program right for me?

Yes. Having even one Jewish grandparent puts you at increased risk for carrying one or more of the Jewish disease genes.

I’m taking it from this particular group’s website because I knew the answers were right there, I’m not paid by them to advertise their work or anything :)

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[beatlechicksteph]

Next Friday is my nephew's birthday. He is turning three. Why is this a big deal? He has Tay-Sachs and three is the low end of his life expectancy.

To celebrate his birthday, and the fact that he is still here, fighting, my sister and brother-in-law are selling mugs. The proceeds from the mugs will go toward his medical care.

If you would like a mug, and to help out their family, you can order a mug here.

Fight Like Felix Mug Order Form

Help support Felix's medical expenses by purchasing a Fight Like Felix etched glass mug. Please fill out the form below to place your order.

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Piden celeridad a IOMA para tratar a una nena que padece una enfermedad neurodegenerativa

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[nanmykel]

Tay-Sachs

Author Emily Rapp came up with this term after her baby was diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease. She knew then and there that Ronan would never walk or talk and he would likely die before the age of 4. My firstborn son was born with a condition that prevents the intestine from absorbing nutrients or water for the body. It affects only 1 in 5 million babies, and it’s so rare that one doctor felt…

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[lukewarmcrayfish]

The Jewish breed of humans is one of my favorites. But I’ll be the first to admit that their lineage is full of genetic difficulties. Based on my research and translating human texts this is because the Jewish breeding pool has been limited due to a human concept called “antisemitism”. Basically, some humans don’t like each other so they’ll kill and refuse to mate. This isn’t just with the Jewish breed either.

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Minik Azra nefes alabilmek için yardım bekliyor Antalya'da, enzim eksikliğinden ortaya çıkan 'Tay-Sachs' hastası Azra Cunduz (5), yaklaşık 1 yıl önce solunum cihazına bağlandı.