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Marfan syndrome is a disorder involving the body’s connective tissue. A defective (FBN1) gene associated with Marfan syndrome affects the formation of a protein in connective tissue called fibrillin, which impacts the integrity of many organs and structures in the body.According to the March of Dimes, more than 200,000 people in the U.S. are affected by Marfan syndrome. Marfan syndrome occurs in equal numbers in males and females, and also appears equally in all races and ethnic groups. Jeans For Genes Day, Jeans For Genes, Nursing Mnemonics, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing School Notes, Connective Tissue, Medical Studies, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Eyes Problems

Pediatric Marfan Syndrome What is Marfan syndrome? Marfan syndrome is a disorder involving the body’s connective tissue. Connective tissue has many important functions, including the following: Assisting with growth and development of the body’s cells, both before and after birth Supporting tissues in the body Acting as an adhesive to hold certain tissues together Protecting joints Facilitating the passage of light through the eye A defective (FBN1) gene associated with Marfan syndrome…

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Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams: Cupcake Monday: Cupcakes for a Cause Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes, World Prematurity Day, Bake Sale Treats, Unique Fundraisers, Premie Baby, Coffee Cupcakes, March Of Dimes, Salted Caramel Fudge, Fund Raiser

This weekend I made a batch of cupcakes for a great cause. Last week my friend, Kayte, who is participating in the March of Dimes March for Babies Walk, asked if a group of her girlfriends at work would rally 'round and bake some treats for a fundraising bake sale. Kayte lost her daughter Annabelle a few days after she was born prematurely and wants to raise $1500 for her team. I am always wanting and needing a reason to bake something so, it was not even an option for me to NOT do this. I…

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