Other rare diseases could be the result of an infection or allergy. In many cases theexact cause is unknown. Some cancers are also rare diseases. Rare diseases tend to appear in childhood. Approximatelytwo-thirds of those living with a rare diseaseare children. They are, unfortunately, usually...
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Some rare diseases are better known.Down syndromeis at the upper range of prevalence for a rare disease. Phenylketonuria (the metabolic disorder that we screen newborns for) is also considered a rare disease. SUGGESTED for you But there are other rare diseases that you might not think about wh...
Dr. Rachitskaya: Hi, my name is Aleksandra Rachitskaya, and I'm a retina surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute. On this Rare Diseases Day, I'm really excited about the future of Inherited Retinal Diseases. It used to be that Inherited Retinal Diseases were a typ...
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HIV, which was first identified as the virus behind AIDS in 1983, was also considered a pandemic. The human immunodeficiency virus severely damages the cells in your immune system and weakens your ability to fight everyday infections and disease. In the past 40 years, it’s killed 35 million...
It is also known asLou Gehrig's disease, for the legendary New York Yankees player who was stricken with it in the late 1930s. "ALS may be considered a rare disease, but it's actually more common than people think, affecting 1 in 300 Americans. It can strike anyone at anytime and ...
Medicare covers much of the care and services you receive during a hospital stay, but there are limitations to how much and how long this insurance will pay. Elaine K. HowleyDec. 13, 2024 Exercises to Lower Cholesterol All physical activity is good for your health, but these exercises may ...
Class 3 is sometimes referred to as“severe” or “extreme” obesity. (The term “morbid obesity” is now considered archaic and overly stigmatizing. Translation: Don’t use it to describe yourself or others.) Contrary to popular thought, people don’t choose to develop obesity; most people...