During a routine test, Johnny's middle school nurse discovered his severe scoliosis, a prevalent symptom of Marfan. This unexpectedly set his family on a path to uncover his underlying diagnosis at ...

The standard treatment for the connective tissue disorder Marfan's syndrome (MFS) is β-blockade, aimed at reducing aortic wall stress. Angiotensin II type 1 and 2 receptors (AT 1 and AT 2 ...

She also has size six feet, unusually small for someone of ... she often sees others with Marfan syndrome, which helps her feel less alone. She is the only person in her family to have the ...

At 27, she lives with Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissues that hold organs in place. An eye appointment as a teenager led to the diagnosis. “I thought I had ...