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17th October 2008
Maffucci syndrome is a really rare disorder. Maffucci syndrome is a disorder which affects the skin and skeleton, causing benign cartilage tumors, bone deformities, and dark hemangiomas to grow. Maffucci syndrome is characterized by benign overgrowths of ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Neurosyphilis is a gradually progressive and destructive infection of the brain or spinal cord. It is considered a life-threatening complication of syphilis. It occurs in untreated syphilis many years after the primary infection. This can lead to destruct... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Muenke Syndrome, also known as FGFR3-related craniosynostosis. Muenke syndrome is an inherited condition characterized by the early closure of certain bones of the skull (coronal synostosis), which affects the shape of the head and face. Many people with ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Marinesco-Sjögren syndrome is a unusual autosomal recessive disorder characterized by cerebellar atrophy, ataxia, cataracts, short stature and varying degrees of mental retardation. Marinesco-Sjogren syndrome can be related with mutations of the SIL1 gen... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Megalencephaly is a type of cephalic disorder and also called macrencephaly. Megalencephaly is marked by an abnormally large, heavy, usually malfunctioning brain. The head may be enlarged at birth or become abnormally big in the early years. The brain wei... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by facial swelling, exceptionally of the lips. It involves nerves, mucous membranes, and skin, especially in orofacial region. Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is characterized by oral no... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Microvillous inclusion disease is a rare inherited disorder of the small intestine that is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. It is caused by a congenital lack of apical microvilli in the epithelial cells of the small intestine. Microscopic pol... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Meige's syndrome is a type of dystonia. Dystonia is a group of movement disorders that vary in their symptoms, causes, progression, and treatments. This group of neurological conditions is generally characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that fo... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Monilethrix is an autosomal dominant hair disease that results in short, fragile, broken hair that appears beaded. Mutations in the person basic hair keratins hHb1 and hHb6 have recently been reported in this disease. These changes in the helix-encoding a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Marinesco-Sjogren syndrome (MSS) is a rare disorder that is genetic as an autosomal recessive genetic condition. The main accentuates of this disorder are a loss of muscle coordination as a effect of an affect on the cerebellum (cerebellar ataxia), cloudi... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen26th September 2008
Lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) is a rare skin disorder. Lymphomatoid Papulosis is characterised by crops of self healing skin lesions that look cancerous under the microscope but are actually benign (non-malignant). Lesions contain unusual cells that are si... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen26th September 2008
Laron syndrome type I (LTD1) a rare genetic disorder. Laron syndrome is caused by the body's inability to use the growth hormone (GH) that it produces. Laron Syndrome is an uncommon genetic disease that causes humans to be short. Laron syndrome type I (LT... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th September 2008
Lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) is a rare skin disorder. Lymphomatoid Papulosis is characterised by crops of self healing skin lesions that look cancerous under the microscope but are actually benign (non-malignant). Lesions contain unusual cells that are si... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th September 2008
Lymphocytic colitis, a subtype of microscopic colitis. Lymphocytic colitis is a type of bowel inflammation that affects the colon (large intestine). The appearance of the inner colon lining in microscopic colitis is normal by visual inspection during colo... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Laron syndrome type I (LTD1) a rare genetic disorder. Laron syndrome is caused by the body's inability to use the growth hormone (GH) that it produces. Laron Syndrome is an uncommon genetic disease that causes humans to be short. Laron syndrome type I (LT... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Locked-in syndrome is also called is Cerebromedullospinal Disconnection. Locked-in syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterized by complete paralysis of voluntary muscles in all parts of the body bar for those that manage eye movement. Locked-in... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Kyrle disease is a rare pathologic condition due to a keratinization disturbance. Kyrle disease is characterized by the formation of large papules with central keratin plugs that may grow in a widespread distribution pattern. The illness is most closely c... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Kleine-Levin syndrome is rare condition characterized by extreme require for sleep, food, and sexual disinhibition. Symptoms, which may last for days to weeks, include excessive food intake, irritability, disorientation, lack of energy, and hypersensitivi... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Kearns-Sayre Syndrome belongs (in part) to a group of rare neuromuscular disorders known as mitochondrial encephalomyopathies. Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS) is a very uncommon fatal multisystem disorder which generally affects female and males before the ag... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Kabuki syndrome is a condition primary noted in kids in Japan. Kabuki syndrome (KS), a inherited disorder characterized by odd facial features, skeletal abnormalities, and intellectual injury. In most cases, Kabuki syndrome arises spontaneously. Rarely, t... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Scleroderma is a connective tissue disease involving skin, blood vessels and the immune system. In its systemic form, internal organ involvement can happen. Scleroderma is a fairly rare disorder in children. This rare disease affects approximately 5,000 t... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Jarcho Levin syndrome is a genetic birth defect which causes malformed bones in the spine (vertebrae) and ribs. The chest has a characteristic crab-like appearance. Childs born with Jarcho Levin syndromes have intricacy breathing due to their little, malf... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Jackson-Weiss Syndrome (JWS) is a infrequent genetic disorder characterized by foot abnormalities. The feet show very broad big toes and webbing of the skin between the second and third toes. Additionally, the toes are angled inward. Bony foot defects app... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Intestinal pseudo-obstruction labels a rare group of diseases that may lead to failure of gut functions. Intestinal pseudoobstruction is the decreased ability of the intestines to push food through, and often causes dilation of different parts of the bowe... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Infantile digital fibromatosis (IDF) is a benign asymptomatic nodular proliferation of fibrous tissue occurring almost exclusively on the dorsal and lateral aspects of the fingers or the toes. This lesion has also been referred to as Reye tumor, infantile... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome (GCPS) is a rare inherited disorder characterized by bodily abnormalities affecting the fingers and toes (digits) and the head and facial (craniofacial) area. The skin between the fingers and toes may be fused (cutaneo... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a common side effect of an allogeneic bone marrow or cord blood transplant (also called a BMT). An allogeneic transplant uses blood-forming cells donated by a family member, unrelated donor or cord blood unit. GVHD occu... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Good pasture syndrome also called anti-glomerular vault antibody disease. Good pasture syndrome is a disease that affects the kidneys and lungs. It is an autoimmune disease a condition in which the body’s own security system reacts against several part ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Grover's disease is characterized by an itchy eruption that may last an average of 10-12 months. Grover's disease frequently starts fairly suddenly. It is characterized by papules and papulovesicles with excoriations occurring on the chest, back, lower st... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) is a serious disease that affects the kidneys and blood clotting system. Hemolytic-uremic syndrome is characterized by the triad of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal failure. It is a rare ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Hemochromatosis is the most common form of iron overload disease. Hemochromatosis is characterized by excessive absorption of dietary iron resulting in a pathological increase in total body iron stores. The excess iron is stored in the body's tissues and ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Harlequin ichthyosis also known as Harlequin Type Ichthyosis. Harlequin ichthyosis is characterized by a thickening of the keratin layer in fetal human skin. Infants with this condition are born with very hard, thick skin covering most of their bodies. Th... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Hantaviruses are a group of viruses found in wild rodents. Hantaviruses are a family of viruses that can lead to bleeding in the lungs and kidney damage. Prior to the outbreak in the southwestern United States, they were best known to cause disease from W... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Halo naevi, also known as leukoderma acquisitum centrifugum. Halo nevi are common benign skin lesions that represent melanocytic nevi in which an inflammatory infiltrate develops, resulting in a zone of depigmentation surrounding the nevus. They appear as... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Hairy tongue, also known as black tongue, is a gentle condition of elongation and staining of the fingerlike projections (papillae) on the tongue surface. This condition may be caused by overgrowth of a bacteria or yeast that produces a colored substance.... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Hailey-Hailey disease is also known as familial benign chronic pemphigus. Hailey-Hailey disease is a rare disease of the skin. It can begin at any age, but it is most common in the late teenage years, twenties and thirties. Typically it appears as thin wa... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Gigantomastia (also known as macromastia) is a condition in which a woman's breasts cultivate to too much size, usually as a consequence of pregnancy. The condition is caused by over-sensitivity to the woman hormones estrogen and progesterone, and/or an u... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Giant axonal neuropathy (GAN) is a degenerative disorder of the peripheral nerves that is inherited as an autosomal recessive attribute, presenting in early childhood and progressing to death, usually by late adolescence. Giant axonal neuropathy is caused... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Gianotti-Crosti syndrome (GCS) is a different contagious exanthem with related lymphadenopathy and acute anicteric hepatitis. Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome is a rare skin disease affecting children between the ages of nine months and nine years. More than 90% ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Galactokinase deficiency, also known as Galactosemia type 2 or GALK deficiency. Galactokinase deficiency (GKD) is an inherited disorder of galactose metabolism. It is characterized by galactosuria and galactosemia that is caused by a deficiency of the gal... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Fucosidosis is inherited as an autosomal recessive genetic trait. Fucosidosis is a really uncommon hereditary lysosomal storage disease characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme alpha-L-fucosidase. This disorder belongs to a group of diseases known as l... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Fox-Fordyce disease is an rarely happing chronic pruritic papular eruption that place to areas where apocrine glands are create. This condition is also referred to as ‘apocrine duct occlusion’ and ‘sweat retention disease’. Fox-Fordyce disease is ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Fissured tongue, also called scrotal tongue. Fissured tongue is a benign condition characterized by deep grooves (fissures) in the dorsum of the tongue. The surface furrows may differ in size and depth, radiate outward, and cause the tongue to have a wrin... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Ablepharon macrostomia syndrome is an exceedingly uncommon inherited hereditary disorder. The precise reason of Ablepharon macrostomia syndrome is not amply understood, some cases indicate that the disorder may be inherited as an autosomal recessive hered... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Cretinism is a circumstance of seriously stunted physiological and psychological increase payable to raw inborn inadequacy of thyroid hormones. Cretins have dwarfed bodies, with curvature of the backbone and pendulous stomach. Their limbs are distorted, t... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Cutis laxa too called elastolysis. It is a group of uncommon connective tissue disorders in which the rind becomes inelastic and hangs broadly in folds. Cutis laxa can be balmy, affecting simply an individual's show, or serious, affecting the domestic org... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Copper is essential in the proper development of the central nervous system, correct bone growth, and hair pigmentation. Copper-deficient goats have difficulty conceiving kids and, if bred, abortions are not uncommon. Copper deficiency can be the result o... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Coxa vara usually presents with a limp, and limited ability to bring the thigh out to the side. Coxa vara includes all forms of decrease of the femoral neck shaft angle to less than 120-135°. Congenital coxa vara (CCV), also referred tocervical coxa vara... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) is a progressive neurological disorder. It is associated with atrophy of the cerebral cortex and the basal ganglia. Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) generally occurs in patients age 45 to 70, with women affected more often t... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Cowden disease (CD), also known multiple hamartoma syndrome. It is an autosomal dominant condition with variable expression that results most commonly (80%) from a mutation in the PTEN gene on arm 10q, as reported by Liaw et al. It is estimated that CD af... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Cor triatriatum is an inborn eye flaw where the left atrium is subdivided. The membrane divides the correct atrium into a proximal (upper) and a distal (lower) bedroom. The upper bedroom receives the venous blood from both vena cavae and the lower bedroom... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
"Congenital" means a condition which is present at the birth. The congenital torticollis occurs or little time after to the birth. This is known as a torticollis muscular congenital. The congenital torticollis occurs when the muscle of neck to the top whi... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
"Congenital" means a condition which is present at the birth. The congenital torticollis occurs or little time after to the birth. This is known as a torticollis muscular congenital. The congenital torticollis occurs when the muscle of neck to the top whi... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Congenital hepatic fibrosis (CHF) is an uncommon genetic disorder characterized by periportal fibrosis with irregularly shaped proliferating bile ducts, intrahepatic portal hypertension, and esophageal varices. CHF is associated with a disability of renal... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Cone-Rod Dystrophy (CRD) is an inherited liberal disease that causes worsening of the cone and pole photoreceptor cells and frequently results in blindness. Cone-rod dystrophy is too accompanied by amelogenesis imperfecta, an irregularity affecting the te... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Condlyoma is also known wart, genital wart and caused by a virus called the human papilloma virus. The virus is spread by skin-to-skin contact during activity and there does not need to be anal penetration in order to become infected. Most people who beco... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Colpocephaly is the type forehead is chaotic. This is has the occipital horn one kind of unusual expansion - lateral ventricle behind either rear area the part is chaotic (hole or chamber) the brain. This kind of expansion occurs when has the development ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Colloid cyst is a cyst containing gelatinous material in the brain. Colloid cysts are relatively rare intracranial lesions located in the rostral aspect of the third ventricle. They may produce acute hydrocephalus, brain herniation, and lead to death. The... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Collagenous colitis is called microscopic colitis. Collagenous colitis is a newly-recognized disease of the colon. Collagenous colitis is inflammation of the colon, the last portion of the digestive tract that ends at the rectum and anus. The most common ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Clostridium sordellii is an infrequent human pathogen. It has been demonstrated to be occasionally responsible for myonecrosis or gas gangrene. C. sordellii bacteremia and sepsis occur rarely. Most cases of sepsis from C. sordellii occur in patients with ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Cleidocranial Dysplasia too known as Cleidocranial Dysostosis and characterized by faulty growth of the cranial bones and by the comprehensive or incomplete absence of the leash bones. This disorder is transmitted genetically in an autosomal predominant s... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Cutaneous larva migrans is the skin manifestation of hookworm infestation. People of all ages, and race can be affected if they have been exposed to the larvae. It is most commonly found in tropical or subtropical geographic locations and is relatively co... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Cronkhite Canada disease is an uncommon syndrome. It is characterized by marked epithelial disturbances in the GI parcel and epidermis. The GI changes are generalized hamartomatous polyposis with irregular intervening mucosa. The mucosal proliferation lea... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen04th June 2008
Cerebellar hypoplasia is a disorder establish in cats and dogs in which the cerebellum is not totally grow at birth. The cerebellum is the part of the mind accountable for the command of movement. When a pup or kitty is born with a developing cerebellum, ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen04th June 2008
Cerebellar ataxia is a form of ataxia originating in the cerebellum. The cerebellum is part of the brain. It lies under the cerebrum, towards the back, behind the brainstem and above the brainstem. The cerebellum is largely involved in "coordination". Chi... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen04th June 2008
Chagas disease is a transmission caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. The transmission is normally transmitted via the stool of blood-sucking worm vectors (reduviid bugs. The transmission is largely establish in tiny mammals (sylvatic rhythm), and hu... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen04th June 2008
Cervical cancer was the almost popular malignancy in both incidence and mortality. Cervical dysplasia is the irregular increase of cells on the surface of the cervix. Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (shortened "CIN") is a cervical circumstance caused b... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen04th June 2008
Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare condition characterized by a reoccurrence of air in the pleural space coinciding with the onset of menses. Catamenial Pneumothorax is the most common form of thoracic endometriosis syndrome, which also includes catamenial... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen04th June 2008
The Canavan disease is the aspartic acid metabolism the confusion which inherits. It for degeneration (dispersing) brain white question description. This kind of disease the group gene chaotic is called leukodystrophies one by one. The Canavan disease is ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen04th June 2008
Café-au-lait spots are dark spots on the skin that look like birthmarks. Most children have the pigment from birth, and it almost never becomes more extensive. The pattern of the pigment distribution is unique, often starting or ending abruptly at the mi... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen04th June 2008
Cerebral autosomal predominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy is the almost popular kind of genetic shot disorder. CADASIL is an inherited kind of shot and new impairments. This circumstance affects tiny blood vessels, main... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
Choroid plexus papillomas are one of the most common tumors of the nervous system in infants. The most frequent early symptoms, megalocephalia and vomiting, caused by elevated intracranial pressure often lead to a diagnosis only at a critical clinical sta... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
Chondroblastomas are rare epiphyseal bone tumors. It is found in the epiphysis of long bones, usually of the lower extremity. The tumor has a preference for males over females and the mean age of presentation is approximately 20 years old. The tumor may h... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
Multifocal atrial tachycardia, also designated "chaotic atrial tachycardia,". Multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT) is an arrhythmia with an irregular atrial rate greater than 100 beats per minute (bpm). Atrial activity is well organized, with at least 3 mo... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
Chandler's syndrome (CS) is a rare eye disorder. Chandler's syndrome (CS) is caused herpes. The problem is that the corneal endothelium (which lines the inside of the cornea) grows outward and over the trabecular meshwork. The problem then is that the mes... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
Chandler's syndrome (CS) is a rare eye disorder. Chandler's syndrome (CS) is caused herpes. The problem is that the corneal endothelium (which lines the inside of the cornea) grows outward and over the trabecular meshwork. The problem then is that the mes... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
Cherubism is genetic disorder of childhood. It is characterized by abnormal bone tissue in the lower part of the face. Cherubism is due to a problem in bone composition that is largely limited to the upper and lower jaws with loss of bone in the jaws and ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
Cholestasis simply means failure of flow of bile. Bile formation is a secretory function of the liver. It begins in bile canaliculi that form between two adjacent surfaces of liver cells (hepatocytes) similar to the terminal branches of a tree. There are ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
A chalazion (stye) is a small lump in the eyelid caused by obstruction of an oil producing or meibomian gland. Chalazia may occur in the upper or lower lids, causing redness, swelling and soreness in some cases. Styes and chalazia may be related to blepha... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
Central pontine myelinolysis is heart harm caused by the devastation of the bed (myelin sheath) covering heart cells in the brainstem. Common reason is the speedy correction of reduced blood sodium levels (hyponatremia). Some scholars posit that the genui... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
The obliterans of bronchiolite with the pneumonia of organization (BOOP) is an ignition of bronchioles and surrounding fabric in the lungs. BOOP can affect small sectors of the lungs or whole lung. Obliterans of bronchiolite with the pneumonia of organiza... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
The obliterans of bronchiolite with the pneumonia of organization (BOOP) is an ignition of bronchioles and surrounding fabric in the lungs. BOOP can affect small sectors of the lungs or whole lung. Obliterans of bronchiolite with the pneumonia of organiza... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Bronchogenic cysts is almost popular cystic lesion of the mediastinum. The cysts are normally establish using antenatal sonography and regular chest radiography and during evaluations for GI or cardiac symptomatology. Bronchogenic cysts are the outcome of... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Bright's disease, or nephritis, an inflammation of the filtering units in the kidneys. It is typically denoted by the presence of serum albumin in the urine, and frequently accompanied by edema. Lack of understabreinding of kidney function naturally meant... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Bradykinesia is one of the constituents of Parkinson's disease. Bradykinesia is a movement disorder and a perception disorder. Bradykinesia Slowed power to begin and remain movements, and diminished power to adapt the system's stance. It is normally the a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Brachyolmia is a rare form of skeletal dysplasia. Brachyolmia is a form of spondylodysplasia. It is characterized by generalized platyspondyly without significant epiphyseal, metaphyseal, or diaphyseal changes in the long bones. There are four main types:... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
BD is usually isolated, meaning that it is not associated with any other medical problems. Brachydactyly (BD) refers to shortening of the fingers or toes due to underdevelopment of the bones in the hands or feet. The shortness is relative to the length of... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Bowenoid Papulosis is a rare, sexually transmitted illness thought to be caused by human papillomavirus type 16. This disorder is characterized by lesions that are found on the genitals of males and females. As in genital warts, HPV transmission is most o... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome is a rare disorder that consists mainly of abnormal blood vessels affecting the gastrointestinal tract. It is even a rare cause of gastrointestinal hemorrhage during childhood. Blue rubber bleb nevus usually cause massive o... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome is a rare disorder that consists mainly of abnormal blood vessels affecting the gastrointestinal tract. It is even a rare cause of gastrointestinal hemorrhage during childhood. Blue rubber bleb nevus usually cause massive o... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Blue diaper syndrome is a rare, autosomal recessive metabolic disorder characterized in infants by bluish urine-stained diapers.Blue diaper syndrome is an inborn error of amino acid metabolism. The amino acid tryptophan is malabsorped in the intestinal li... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Bloom syndrome is a rare inherited illness characterized by a high frequency of breaks and rearrangements in an affected person's chromosomes. Bloom syndrome is a very rare disorder in most populations. It is more common in people of Central and Eastern E... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Binswanger's disease (BD), also called subcortical vascular dementia. Binswanger's disease is a rare form of dementia characterized by cerebrovascular lesions in the deep white-matter of the brain, loss of memory and cognition, and mood changes. Binswange... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Bile duct cysts also called is choledochal cysts. This a congenital abnormality of the bile duct that causes abnormal enlargement of the bile duct. Bile duct cysts are rare and of uncertain origin. Most have been found in young females of Asian descent, b... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Beta-ketothiolase inadequacy in a household confirmed by in vitro enzymatic assays in fibroblasts. Metabolism is the procedure your system uses to have or have vitality from the nutrient you consume. Food is made upward of proteins, carbohydrates and fats... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Beta-ketothiolase inadequacy in a household confirmed by in vitro enzymatic assays in fibroblasts. Metabolism is the procedure your system uses to have or have vitality from the nutrient you consume. Food is made upward of proteins, carbohydrates and fats... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Bejel also called is endemic syphilis. Bejel is very common in dry, hot climates especially in the countries of the eastern Mediterranean region and in Saharan West Africa. Bejel is an infectious disease that is rare in the United States. Bejel is a chron... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Becker's nevus is a rind disorder predominantly affecting males. Becker’s nevus is a character of localized acquired hypertrichosis. The nevus mostly first appears as an improper pigmentation on the trunk or upper weapon , and gradually enlarges irregul... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Becker's nevus is a rind disorder predominantly affecting males. Becker’s nevus is a character of localized acquired hypertrichosis. The nevus mostly first appears as an improper pigmentation on the trunk or upper weapon , and gradually enlarges irregul... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Barth syndrome also known as 3-Methylglutaconic aciduria type II. Barth syndrome is a rare, metabolic, and neuromuscular, genetic disorder that occurs particularly in males, since it is passed from mother to son through the X chromosome. Signs and symptom... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd April 2008
The colon is an important region for detoxification of the human body. The colon is the route to expel toxins. When it does not work effectively, toxins accumulate which results in health disorders. Detoxification is required when the colon develops a dys... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen31st January 2008
Hair loss in children can be alarming for parents and a source of embarrassment and social anxiety for children. As difficult as the embarrassment may be for children, it is not the greatest problem that could be associated with hair loss in children. Hai... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen31st January 2008
There are many people who suffer from eczema and many do not care for having to use prescription creams for their condition. Recently there has been an emergence of many natural cures for eczema and many of them are herbal products. Many people are now tu... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen31st January 2008
Eczema can be a very irritating skin problem and there are many people, both children and adults, that deal with this skin problem around the world. While eczema is usually not a serious medical problem, it can be quite uncomfortable for those who deal wi... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th January 2008
Medications can cause many different types of skin reactions. It is called a "fixed drug eruption. Fixed drug eruption though usually not fatal, can cause enough cosmetic embarrassment if present on the exposed part due to recurrence of the reaction on th... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th January 2008
Erythema dyschromicum perstans (EDP) is a rare disorder of pigmentation that is most common in Hispanic patients. The condition occurs worldwide. It is usually develops before 40 years of age. Although there is predilection for the trunk, the lesions may ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th January 2008
Degos Disease seems to be a disease of the blood vessels. Degos disease, also known as malignant atrophic papulosis is a rare disorder. It generally occurs in young Caucasian adults. Degos disease is rare, but in the known cases females have been affected... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th January 2008
Colloid milium is more common in fair-skinned individuals. Colloid has a distinct electron microscopic appearance, which helps to distinguish it from amyloid. Colloid milium (CM) is a rare cutaneous deposition disease with at least 3 distinct subtypes. Co... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th January 2008
Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans (ACA) also known as Pick-Herxheimer disease. ACA is not limited to any one nationality or race. It is much more frequent in whites than in other races, probably because of a far higher exposure to ticks transmitting B a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
Theophylline is one of the most commonly used medications for the treatment of the symptoms of chronic asthma. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe. Its most important actions are to prevent the signs and symptoms of... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
A volvulus is a loop of the bowel whose nose has twisted on itself. Volvulus can lead to gangrene and death of that segment of the gastrointestinal tract, intestinal obstruction, perforation of the intestine, and peritonitis. This can occur at various loc... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
Vitreous hemorrhage is the extravasation of blood into one of the several potential spaces formed within and around the vitreous body. There are a number of causes of vitreous hemorrhage. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (growth of abnormal vessels) is ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
Traumatic aortic rupture also called traumatic aortic disruption and transection. Traumatic aortic rupture (TAR) is a life-threatening injury. The injury is usually caused by high speed impacts such as those that occur in vehicle collisions and serious fa... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
Tick paralysis is an unusual but spectacular disease from a medical standpoint. Tick paralysis is a loss of muscle function that results from a tick bite. The illness is caused by a neurotoxin produced in the tick's salivary gland. Tick paralysis results ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
Cyclic antidepressants (CAs) contain a 3-ring molecular structure. Cyclic medications balance certain brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that cause depression when out of balance. Cyclic antidepressants relieve depression in about 60% of people with depr... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
Cyanide is a rare but potentially deadly poison. Cyanide is naturally present in parts of some foods, such as apricot pits. It is found in the roots of some plants, such as the cassava plant. Cyanide is found in artificial nail removers that contain aceto... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
Cerebral vein thrombosis (CVT) is a rare and diverse entity. It often affects young-to-middle-aged patients, and more commonly women. Thrombosis of the venous channels in the brain is an uncommon cause of cerebral infarction relative to arterial disease b... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
Foreign body aspiration can be a life-threatening emergency. Aspirated foreign bodies most commonly are lodged in the right main stem and lower lobe. Aspiration has been documented in all lobes, including the upper lobes, though with less frequency. Aspir... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen06th November 2007
Permanent hair removal is one way of removing unwanted hair. Many women have unwanted hair they want to remove, either by temporary hair removal measures or by permanent hair removal measures. Some hair removal options may need to be utilized several time... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st November 2007
There are different types of make up tool to apply make up on your body. For a professional finish you need to choose right make up tools. Make up tool kit consist of cosmetic bags, cosmetics brush, and cosmetics case, make up mirror and tweezers. So you... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th October 2007
Cumulative trauma disorders are also called repetitive motion disorders (RMDs), overuse syndromes, regional musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive motion injuries, or repetitive strain injuries. Others say they feel a sensation of swelling in the sore limb... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen27th October 2007
Pathological Gambling needs to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order to achieve the desired excitement. Pathological Gambling is restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling. Gambles as a way of escaping from problems or o... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd October 2007
Neurasthenia with the stresses of urbanization and the pressures placed on the intellectual class by the increasingly competitive business environment. Typically, it was associated with upper class individuals in sedentary employment. Certain predisposing... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd October 2007
Kleptomania is distinguished from shoplifting or ordinary theft , as shoplifters and thieves generally steal for monetary value, or associated gains and usually display intent or premeditation, while people with kleptomania aren't necessarily contemplatin... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd October 2007
Most cancers are named after the part of the body where the cancer first begins, and kidney cancer is no exception. As kidney cancer grows, it may invade organs near the kidney. Kidney cancer begins in the kidneys two large, bean-shaped organs one located... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd October 2007
Haemochromatosis is one of the most common hereditary diseases. Its main role is in making red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body. When too much iron is taken up it slowly builds up in various parts of the body, including the liver, ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd October 2007
Epilepsy affects people in all nations and of all races. The onset of epilepsy is most common during childhood and after age 65, but the condition can occur at any age. Epilepsy is a condition of the nervous system that affects 2.5 million Americans. More... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd October 2007
Some cases result from scarring of the eyelid caused by chemical and thermal burns, trauma, skin cancers, or previous eyelid surgery. Prior to surgery, the eye can be protected by taping the lower lid down and using lubricating drops and ointment. In some... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen12th October 2007
Hair is an important part of your appearance. Many of us have perfect shiny, bouncy hair but just because we do not take good care of them we now encounter suggestions from every person we meet. Your hair needs Vitamin E for shine and you can get this muc... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen12th October 2007
A few hints to take the best care of your skin and get that radiant glow. Skin that is oily is also usually thick than and can therefore tolerate scrubs with large granules. Eat a balanced diet - what we put in our bodies will show on our skin. Excessive ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th October 2007
Eating right, staying physically active, and not smoking are a few examples of good habits that can help you stay healthy. Eating the right foods and the right amounts of foods can help you live a longer, healthier life. People who are happier in their da... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd October 2007
The treatment for Disruptive Behavior Disorders is a combination of specialized Parent Skills training. Parent training and therapy with the child or adolescent, is most effective when done in the family home. DSM-IV is the most widely used nosologic syst... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd October 2007
Boil or furuncle is a skin disease caused by the inflammation of hair follicles , thus resulting in the localized accumulation of pus and dead tissues. ver time, the area becomes firm and hard. blood cells that the body sends from the blood stream to erad... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd October 2007
Bedwetting often runs in families Most kids who wet the bed have a relative that did it, too. If both parents wet the bed when they were young, it's very likely that their child will as well. Generally, bed-wetting before age 6 or 7 isn't cause for concer... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd October 2007
An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Most people have experienced these occasional, brief irregular heartbeats that feel like a skipped, fluttering or racing heartbeat. Cardiac dysrhythmia is technically more correct, as arrhythmia w... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st October 2007
Anaemia can be caused by iron or vitamin deficiency, blood loss, a chronic illness, or a genetic or acquired defect or disease. Anaemia is among the most common ailments affecting human beings. Approximately one trillion or 100 million new blood cells are... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th August 2007
Hair spray (or hair lacquer) is a common household aqueous solution that is used to keep hair stiff or in a certain style. Hair spray is used on hair once you are ready with a hairstyle. The function of hair spray is to hold the hairstyle. The hair sprays... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen10th August 2007
There are many benefits to exercising in the cold. There are multiple exercise options one can choose to participate in regardless of what the outdoor thermometer reads. Exercise can help shake those winter blues. It improves your mood, increases your ene... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th June 2007
Modern hair coloring techniques add true dimension to style right down to the natural movement of your hair. In addition, hair coloring techniques include veiling and chunking. When coloring one's hair, it is always advisable to visit a professional hair ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th June 2007
Eyebrows can dramatically change your appearance. Tweezing your eyebrows is one of the most dramatic way to change your face without makeup or surgery. It can make your eyes look larger and give your face a clean, polished look. You may also need to fill ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th May 2007
Stress is a natural reaction to changes in your life both happy and sad. Going on an exciting first date or getting rejected both create stress. Stress is normal and can even motivate you, e.g., when you are stressed the week before a test and you study h... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th May 2007
Diabetes Mellitus is a common condition in which there is too much sugar in the blood. High blood pressure and smoking cigarettes can contribute to heart problems, along with having high cholesterol (fats in your blood) and being overweight. Your heart is... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st May 2007
An eye sty is a common infection of the hair follicle of an eyelash. Generally, an eye stye starts with a small pimple. Within the next few days, it gets filled with pus and consequently bursts and heals on its own with the draining of infection.
An e... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st May 2007
Eyebrows are perhaps one of the most under appreciated features of a person's face, yet eyebrows are a perhaps a person's most defining feature. Change the shape of your eyebrow with a little plucking, and you can change the personality and perceived mood... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
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