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It was once believed that Dupuytren's most often occurs in white males over the age of 50 and is rare among Asians and Africans. It sometimes was called "Viking disease," since it was often recorded among those of Nordic descent.
Jun 20, 2023 · News. By Dr. Alakananda Dasgupta. published 20 June 2023. A new study finds that the key genetic risk factors for Dupuytren's disease, a crippling hand disorder, are derived from Neanderthals....
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DD usually occurs in the fifth, sixth, and seventh decades; the peak age in men is 40 to 59, and in women, 40 to 69. The expression of the disease gene is almost complete in men over the age of 75 but is of much lower penetrance in women, unless it arises from both parents.
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Oct 27, 2022 · This association may be why it is sometimes called Viking disease. If you have it, does that make you descended from Vikings? A genetic study published in 2019 found no evidence to support Dupuytren’s being a disease of the Norse. Besides genetics, the causes are unknown. Risk factors. Advancing age can be a risk factor.
Jun 16, 2023 · Dupuytren’s contracture tends to run in families, creating geographical pockets of sufferers in places like Norway and the United Kingdom, where 30% of men over 60 years old and 20% of people ...
Jun 10, 2021 · It is most common in older men of Northern European descent, which is why it is known as the “Viking disease.”. It occurs in about 5 percent of people in the United States. Dupuytren’s contracture usually affects the ring and “pinky” fingers, making it difficult to completely straighten them or pick up objects.
The 40,000-year-old genetic inheritance bestowed on us by the Neanderthals has been highlighted by a new study. The new findings suggest that the risk of developing Dupuytren's disease, sometimes called "Viking disease," increases when a person has inherited DNA from Neanderthal ancestors.
