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Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders ( NMOSD) are a spectrum of autoimmune diseases characterized by acute inflammation of the optic nerve ( optic neuritis, ON) and the spinal cord ( myelitis ). [1] [2] [3] Episodes of ON and myelitis can be simultaneous or successive. A relapsing disease course is common, especially in untreated patients.
Mechanically induced Roemheld syndrome is characterized by pressure in the epigastric and left hypochondriac region. Often the pressure is in the fundus of the stomach, the esophagus or distention of the bowel. It is believed this leads to elevation of the diaphragm, and secondary displacement of the heart. This reduces the ability of the heart ...
Neurology. Primary familial brain calcification[ 1] (PFBC), also known as familial idiopathic basal ganglia calcification ( FIBGC) and Fahr's disease, [ 1] is a rare, [ 2] genetically dominant or recessive, inherited neurological disorder characterized by abnormal deposits of calcium in areas of the brain that control movement.
APOE-e4 gene increases ARIA side effect risk. In addition to having an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease, Sabalza said people with the APOE-e4 allele are also more likely to experience the ...
Dr. Leana Wen: Menopause is the period in a woman’s life when her menstrual periods stop. For most women, this natural, biological process occurs as a part of going through midlife when the ...
Tension myositis syndrome (TMS), also known as tension myoneural syndrome or mindbody syndrome, is a name given by John E. Sarno to what he claimed was a condition of psychogenic musculoskeletal and nerve symptoms, most notably back pain.
Based on clinical examination, skin biopsy. Treatment. Electrodesiccation and curettage, cryotherapy. A seborrheic keratosis is a non-cancerous ( benign) skin tumour that originates from cells, namely keratinocytes, in the outer layer of the skin called the epidermis. Like liver spots, seborrheic keratoses are seen more often as people age. [ 4]
Felty's syndrome. Felty's syndrome ( FS ), also called Felty syndrome, [ 1] is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by the triad of rheumatoid arthritis, enlargement of the spleen and low neutrophil count. The condition is more common in those aged 50–70 years, specifically more prevalent in females than males, and more so in Caucasians ...