The fat deposits, once present, never spontaneously disappear, and the disease is usually progressive over a period of years. Although multiple cases have been reported in some families, most cases have been singular, with no evidence of hereditary predisposition.
Ivy League. The Ivy League is an athletic conference composed of sports teams from eight private institutions of higher education in the Northeastern United States. The conference name is also commonly used to refer to those eight schools as a group.
Four-year institutions in Connecticut include several world-renowned Ivy League programs. Many four-year liberal arts colleges and universities in Connecticut identify as Ivy League not only for their history and stature in higher education, but also for being competitive, exclusive and academically elite.