Klinefelter’s: Stories Needing to be Told
Klinefelter’s syndrome affects 1 in every 600 males. Yet, surprisingly, it is often regarded as the “forgotten syndrome.” This is because after being discovered over 70 years ago by Dr. Harry Klinefelter, there are still many cases that go undiagnosed and many males that go untreated. This is due to a lack of public awareness about Klinefelter’s, a disease that everyone can be knowledgeable about when it is presented on an engaging platform such as TedEd. It is time for those who live with this syndrome to get the recognition and attention that they so rightfully deserve. Klinefelter’s belong to a class of diseases known as genetic diseases. Some more well known ones include Down Syndrome, X-linked
Klinefelter’s syndrome affects 1 in every 600 males. Yet, surprisingly, it is often regarded as the “forgotten syndrome.” This is because after being discovered over 70 years ago by Dr. Harry Klinefelter, there are still many cases that go undiagnosed and many males that go untreated. This is due to a lack of public awareness about Klinefelter’s, a disease that everyone can be knowledgeable about when it is presented on an engaging platform such as TedEd. It is time for those who live with this syndrome to get the recognition and attention that they so rightfully deserve. Klinefelter’s belong to a class of diseases known as genetic diseases. Some more well known ones include Down Syndrome, X-linked