Rare Disease Show: Episode 9- Understanding Wiskot Aldrich Syndrome Ft. Dr. Anand Narayanan - Video
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Overview
Medical Dialogues presents a rare disease series, delving into the realm of uncommon medical conditions. Rare diseases are medical conditions that affect only a small percentage of the population. Throughout this series, we'll discuss these rare diseases in various episodes, with medical experts providing clear explanations and insights.
Rare Disease Show Episode 9-- In today's show we will cover Wiskot Aldrich Syndrome
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is a rare X-linked disorder which classically includes the characteristic triad of immunodeficiency, thrombocytopenia, and eczema. It results from a genetic mutation in the gene encoding Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein (WASp). The disease has variable presentation ranging from the severe phenotype to milder ones.
In this episode, Dr. Anand Narayanan, an Associate Consultant – Paediatrics with his Specialities being in the field of Neonatology, Paediatrics nephrology, Paediatric cardiology, Paediatric Critical Care, Immunization and Adolescent Care, shares his insights by addressing questions asked by the Medical Dialogues team-
1. What is Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome and why is it a rare disorder?
2. What are the genetic causes of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, and how is it inherited?
3. What are the primary symptoms and clinical manifestations of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome?
4. What are the key diagnostic criteria for Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, and how do they guide the testing process?
5. What are the common complications associated with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome?
6. How do you manage and treat the symptoms of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome in patients?
7. Discuss the role of bone marrow or stem cell transplantation in the treatment of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome?
8. What are the risks and benefits of gene therapy for patients with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome?
9. What are the potential long-term outcomes for patients with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome?
Speakers
Dr. Nandita Mohan is a practicing pediatric dentist with more than 5 years of clinical work experience. Along with this, she is equally interested in keeping herself up to date about the latest developments in the field of medicine and dentistry which is the driving force for her to be in association with Medical Dialogues. She also has her name attached with many publications; both national and international. She has pursued her BDS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and later went to enter her dream specialty (MDS) in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences. Through all the years of experience, her core interest in learning something new has never stopped. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751
Dr Anand Narayanan (MBBS, MD (Paediatrics)) is an Associate Consultant Paediatrician at Sarvodya Hospital, Faridabad, having over 6 years of experience in the field of Paediatrics. He specialises in Neonatology, Paediatrics nephrology, Paediatric cardiology, Paediatric Critical Care, Immunization, Adolescent Care, etc. Dr Anand is a member of Indian Academy of Paediatrics.