Administrator What is Brown-Séquard syndrome? Brown-Séquard syndrome (BSS) is a rare neurological condition that happens when damage to your spinal cord causes muscle weakness or paralysis on one side of your body and a loss of sensation on the o... May 9, 2022
Administrator Whipple's disease Overview Whipple disease is a rare bacterial infection that most often affects your joints and digestive system. Whipple disease interferes with normal digestion by impairing the breakdown of foods, a... May 6, 2022
Administrator Blepharospasm *What is blepharospasm?* Blepharospasm is a neurologic disorder that causes uncontrollable muscle movements that causes the eyelids to close or have difficulty opening (dystonia). This can affect pati... May 5, 2022
Administrator Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia Overview Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia is a rare type of cancer that begins in the white blood cells. If you have Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, your bone marrow produces too many abnormal white blood... May 4, 2022
Administrator Pompe Disease Pompe disease is a rare genetic disorder in which the body is not able to break down complex a sugar, which affects organs and tissues, particularly muscles. *What is Pompe disease?* Pompe disease is ... May 2, 2022
Administrator Stickler syndrome * Overview * Stickler syndrome is a genetic disorder that can cause serious vision, hearing and joint problems. Also known as hereditary progressive arthro-ophthalmopathy, Stickler syndrome is usual... Apr 29, 2022
Administrator Heatstroke Overview Heatstroke is a condition caused by your body overheating, usually as a result of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures. This most serious form of heat injury, heats... Apr 28, 2022
Administrator Hair loss *Overview* Hair loss (alopecia) can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. It can be the result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a normal... Apr 27, 2022
Administrator Gender dysphoria *Overview* Gender dysphoria is the feeling of discomfort or distress that might occur in people whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth or sex-related physical characteristics. ... Apr 26, 2022
Administrator Genital warts Overview Genital warts are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted infections. Nearly all sexually active people will become infected with at least one type of human papillomavirus (HPV)... Apr 25, 2022
Administrator Hirschsprung's disease *Overview* * * Hirschsprung's disease is a condition that affects the large intestine (colon) and causes problems with passing stool. The condition is present at birth (congenital) as a result... Apr 21, 2022
Administrator Thalassemia What is thalassemia? Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The d... Apr 20, 2022
