Cystinosis is a rare, multisystem genetic disorder characterized by the accumulation of an amino acid called cystine in different tissues and organs of the body including the kidneys, eyes, muscles, liver, pancreas and brain. Generally, Cystinosis is broken down into three different forms known as
The annual rate of aSAH in United States is approximately 18 to 24 thousand cases each year. Mortality rates following aSAH range from 30-70% with 10-20% of survivors experiencing severe neurological disability. Following aSAH, a major cause of morbidity and mortality is vasospasm, which causes
Patients with nephropathic cystinosis have been treated with the cystine-depleting agent cysteamine since 1978. This therapy prevents or delays renal deterioration, improves growth, and depletes parenchymal tissues of cystine. Based largely upon data produced through this protocol, the Food and Drug
INTRODUCTION Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a progressive inflammatory disease of the pancreas accompanied by abdominal pain and in late stages, by exocrine and endocrine insufficiency. The etiology of CP include alcohol abuse, hereditary, ductal obstruction, tropical pancreatitis, systemic diseases
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