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09/16/2012 14:04
edoheto32
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09/16/2012 14:04
edoheto32
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genetics
My understanding is that dupuytrens was first noticed in the Vikings and that Queen Elizibeth and Ronald Reagan had it among others and that it is ultimately caused by a genetic predisposition. Is this really true? The Vikings I guess descended from the tribe of Dan didn't they of the Israelites.
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09/16/2012 21:00
Vikingorigins
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09/16/2012 21:00
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Queen Elizabeth ? Wow, that's great news !!! It means we all have royal blood !!! 
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09/18/2012 18:51
Lanod
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09/18/2012 18:51
Lanod
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Re: genetics
I don't of any reports that say Queen Elizabeth (I or II) has/had a Dupuytrens condition. Other famous leaders such as Margaret Tatcher and the late Ronald Reagan etc. are reported suffers of Dupuytrens.
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09/21/2012 05:04
dominic12
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09/21/2012 05:04
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I was unaware regarding these information. That was quite an interesting information to read. Would love to thank you for sharing these wonderful information online.
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09/21/2012 18:56
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09/21/2012 18:56
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Re: genetics
There is no known cause of Dupuytren’s contracture, however genetics do seem to play a role, as 70% of those diagnosed have a family history of the condition. Men are more prone than women and white northern Europeans develop the condition more than other ethnicities. There are also many patients who can connect incidences of hand trauma to onset of the disease. So if you have a family history, don't go learning how to play hand drums and hit them until your fingers bleed. That's how I got here.
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