The purpose of this study is to identify genetic causes of lung diseases and to develop a research repository so that we can better understand, prevent and treat these conditions. You should consider joining this study if you have been diagnosed with a lung disease that has a genetic cause or if other family members have been diagnosed with a similar lung…
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare lung disease primarily affecting young women. Currently, LAM is often diagnosed in patients with radiology imaging (CTs) and/or lung biopsies; however, these methods can be imprecise, invasive, and/or can carry significant risks. The current study aims to devise a less invasive tool for diagnosis of this rare…
We will enroll children with severe early onset obesity (BMI greater than 99th percentile) diagnosed prior to 6 years of age or other endocrine disorders. We will ask questions about their health, eating behavior and perform a brief physical examination. We will collect saliva or blood to perform…
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of eltrombopag (investigational drug) in treating children and adolescents with newly-diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), which is a rare blood disorder.