Sclerosisis also a pathological term meaning literally ‘hardening of tissue’ and refers to organs becoming hard and useless due to an excess of connective tissue; it is often applied to the central nervous system. Caution should therefore be exercised when using this word in a radiological sense...
abnormalities in liver and/or pancreas function alterations in the composition of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in the digestive tract, called the gut microbiome.Anxiety and depressionAs with any serious illness, ALS has a huge impact on the day-to-day lives of patients, as well ...
abnormalities in liver and/or pancreas function alterations in the composition of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in the digestive tract, called the gut microbiome.Anxiety and depressionAs with any serious illness, ALS has a huge impact on the day-to-day lives of patients, as well ...
Tuberous sclerosis is defined as a rare genetic disorder characterized by the development of noncancerous tumors in various organs such as the brain, eyes, skin, heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys. It is caused by mutations in the TSC1 or TSC2 genes and can lead to symptoms like epilepsy,...
Though these findings are mostly from the USA and Europe, no were major re- gional differences in the epidemiological patterns or clinical features, meaning data outside of these regions are scarce. Overall, children tend to have a more favor- able outcome after a first clinical event [13]....
In addition, many people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis have malabsorption problems, meaning their body has problems getting the minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients out of the food they eat. Symptoms of multiple sclerosis The initial symptoms of multiple sclerosis are typically: difficulty in wa...
Every system of the body is interconnected and interdependent, meaning that each system must be precisely addressed in order for the body to achieve optimal health. Health care delivery is often a minimalistic approach. It is far easier to prescribe a painkiller or antibiotic than to provide the...
1. Systemic sclerosis (SSc), also known as scleroderma, is a complex, progressive, systemic autoimmune disease characterized by widespread vascular damage and fibrosis of the skin and internal orga...
The majority of cells in the adult body are terminally differentiated, meaning they are fully mature and cannot grow into another cell type — a liver cell cannot turn into a brain or skin cell, for example. Stem cells are the undifferentiated cells in the body that are capable of self-...
Lhermitte's sign feeling of a shock going down the back Diagnostics history and physical, neuro exam, MRI (plaques present), lumbar puncture, evoked potential study Lumbar puncture (only during flare) oligoclonal IgG bands present, elevated protein and WBC levels - meaning acute inflammation state...