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.
The eight Ivy League schools are some of the most selective colleges in the United States, and the also rank among the country's top private universities. Each one of these universities has top-ranked academics and award-winning faculty. The members of the Ivy League can also boast of beautiful and historic campuses.