Short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency or SCAD deficiency is a condition in which the body is unable to break down certain fats. SCAD is considered a fatty acid oxidation condition because people affected by the condition are unable to change some of the fats they eat into the energy the body needs to function. Causes and risk factors 1. Mutations in the ACADS gene cause SCAD deficiency. This gene pro  Read More