During a routine test, Johnny's middle school nurse discovered his severe scoliosis, a prevalent symptom of Marfan. This unexpectedly set his family on a path to uncover his underlying diagnosis at ...

The standard treatment for the connective tissue disorder Marfan's syndrome (MFS) is β-blockade, aimed at reducing aortic wall stress. Angiotensin II type 1 and 2 receptors (AT 1 and AT 2 ...

However, keratoconus is often caused by excessive rubbing, allergies and connective tissue disorders like Marfan syndrome and ...

Marfan syndrome impacts the blood vessels, bones, eyes, lungs, and heart, and if left unmanaged, can lead to life-threatening cardiovascular complications. Some people with Marfan syndrome have ...

At 27, she lives with Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissues that hold organs in place. An eye appointment as a teenager led to the diagnosis. “I thought I had ...