215 top medical experts on Alstrom Syndrome across 29 countries and 15 U.S. states, including 44 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants.
- Alstrom Syndrome: Rare autosomal recessive disease characterized by multiple organ dysfunction. The key clinical features include retinal degeneration (nystagmus, pathologic; retinitis pigmentosa; and eventual blindness), childhood obesity, sensorineural hearing loss, and normal mental development. Endocrinologic complications include type 2 diabetes mellitus; hyperinsulinemia; acanthosis nigricans; hypothyroidism; and progressive renal and hepatic failures. The disease is caused by mutations in the alms1 gene.
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- Broader Categories (#Experts): Retinitis Pigmentosa (2,594), Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy (1,703), Ciliopathies (1,657).
- Clinical Trials : at least 6 including 2 Completed, 2 Recruiting
- Synonyms: Alstrom's Syndrome
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