The Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator is a unique modality for precise tissue removal which results in increased visibility, reduced bleeding, and shorter operating time when dealing with vascular lesions or organs.
Mutations in the gene for the enzymes superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) or copper zinc superoxide dismutase have been found in approximately 15-20 percent of the familial cases of ALS. Some quick math shows, then, that approximately 1 to 2 percent of all cases of ALS involve this particular gene mutation.
What causes fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva? The most common cause of FOP is a genetic mutation of the ACVR1 gene (a gene which helps promote and control bone growth). It is inherited through an autosomal dominant pattern. FOP occurs in about 1 in 1,600,000 newborns. How is fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva diagnosed?