Learn About RASopathies
Common conditions include: Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis, Costello Syndrome, Legius Syndrome
Joseph Fakhoury is a Pediatrics provider in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dr. Fakhoury and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. His top area of expertise is RASopathies. Dr. Fakhoury is currently accepting new patients.
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kelly Ybema is a Neurologist in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dr. Ybema and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Morgagni-Stewart-Morel Syndrome, and SOST-Related Sclerosing Bone Dysplasia. Dr. Ybema is currently accepting new patients.
Bronson Methodist Hospital
James Smith is a Hand Surgeon in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dr. Smith and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
Background: RASopathies are a group of genetic diseases that affect a child s development. They cause physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms. Caring for a child with a RASopathy can be stressful. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapy that helps people become more aware and accepting of difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT has been found to be helpful for parents with high parenting stress...
Background: RASopathies are a group of conditions caused by a genetic change. People with a RASopathy may have developmental issues, cognitive disability, poor growth, and birth defects. They may also have an increased risk for developing cancer. Researchers want to learn more.