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Wolfram syndrome

Wolfram Syndrome also known by the acronym DIDMOAD is a genetic condition leading to juvenile diabetes in childhood, deteriorating vision due to optic atrophy and deafness.

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Transverse Myelitis

Transverse Myelitis (TM) is a neurological condition where both sides of the same section of the spinal cord becomes inflamed. The inflammation damages the insulation myelin sheath protecting the nerves.

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Pure Red Cell Aplasia

Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is a rare blood condition where the bone marrow fails to produce the required amount of red blood cells for normal activities. This results in chronic anaemia.

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Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition affecting the central nervous system particularly the brain and the spinal cord. MS causes destruction of the myelin sheath (protective cover) covering nerve fibers thereby disrupting communication between the brain and the body.

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Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Myelodysplastic syndrome or MDS is a group of diverse bone marrow disorders in which the marrow does not produce sufficient healthy blood cells. In MDS, cells in the bone marrow are dysplastic.

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Lupus

Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can lead to damage of various parts of the body like the skin, joints and organs. Lupus is basically a disorder of the immune system where the body starts attacking its own healthy tissues.

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Guillain-Barré syndrome

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) pronounced “gee-yah-buh-ray” is an autoimmune rare disorder where the immune system attacks the body’s nerves. The immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system – the nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord.

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Aplastic Anaemia

Aplastic anaemia also known as bone marrow failure syndrome is a rare and serious blood disorder where the bone marrow is unable to produce sufficient blood cells. The condition occurs because the stem cells in the bone marrow get damaged and are unable to produce the required quantity of blood cells.

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