This page discusses rare genetic disorders related to phosphate metabolism, especially chronic hypophosphatemia, which are not caused by diet. It highlights key disorders like X-Linked Hypophosphatemi...This page discusses rare genetic disorders related to phosphate metabolism, especially chronic hypophosphatemia, which are not caused by diet. It highlights key disorders like X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets and others, resulting from FGF-23 metabolism mutations, leading to phosphate wasting and conditions like rickets. Treatment includes oral phosphate and biologics.
This page covers muscular dystrophy (MD), detailing its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care strategies. MD is a genetic disorder characterized by prog...This page covers muscular dystrophy (MD), detailing its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care strategies. MD is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness, with several types including Duchenne, Becker, and myotonic dystrophies. The page discusses the role of genetics, common symptoms, and diagnostic tests such as genetic testing and electromyography.
