Tag: Intellectual

As we continue wandering the streets of Edinburgh, my friend enlightens me about the Scots and all my wrong perceptions. I could blame Hollywood and Braveheart because as it turns out — they also had it wrong, but I’ll take responsibility and bear the next few steps of shame. ...

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is an unusual genetic condition with several physical, cognitive, and behavioural challenges. It typically occurs due to the loss of function of specific genes on chromosome 15. PWS can arise from genetic mechanisms like deletions, imprinting defects, or uniparental di...

Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder impacting brain development, causing intellectual disability and behavioral difficulties. The underlying cause is a mutation within the Fragile X Mental Retardation 1 (FMR1) gene. This genetic alteration results in a diminished or absent production o...

I feel it’s warranted that I preface this article with a disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, which has for many years been a barrier to my voicing this critique of medical practice as I have experienced it. This is written from the perspective of a patient. In society, you see that...