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 ...

At 27, she lives with Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder ... Patients are often tall and lean, with long arms, legs, fingers, and toes. The syndrome can affect the body’s largest artery ...