Huntington’s disease. muscular dystrophy. What disease is the hardest cure? Drug-resistant tuberculosis is not only airborne and lethal; it’s one of the most difficult diseases in the world to cure. In Peru, 35-year-old Jenny Tenorio Gallegos wheezes even when she’s sitting still. That’s because of the damage tuberculosis has doneRead More →
Many golfers don’t wear sunglasses because they believe it hinders their golf game, causing difficulties with depth perception and contrast. Having precise vision is considered more important than dealing with bright sunlight during a golfer’s swing. Is Phil Mickelson still married? Amy Mickelson has been married to Phil since 1996,Read More →
PVCs become more of a concern if they happen frequently. “If more than 10% to 15% of a person’s heartbeats in 24 hours are PVCs, that’s excessive,” Bentz said. The more PVCs occur, the more they can potentially cause a condition called cardiomyopathy (a weakened heart muscle). Can heart PVCRead More →
Polydactyly is a condition in which a person has more than five fingers per hand or five toes per foot. It is the most common birth defect of the hand and foot. Polydactyly can occur as an isolated finding such that the person has no other physical anomalies or intellectualRead More →
Thioamides are the most common anti thyroid drugs which act by inhibiting the enzyme thyroid peroxidase, thus reducing the synthesis of TH in the thyroid; From: Encyclopedia of Endocrine Diseases (Second Edition), 2018. What does methimazole do to the body? Methimazole prevents the thyroid gland from producing too much thyroidRead More →
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neuromuscular disease. ALS is characterized by a progressive degeneration of motor nerve cells in the brain (upper motor neurons) and spinal cord (lower motor neurons). What type of disability is ALS? ALS is a progressive disease withRead More →
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disorder in which clusters of cysts develop primarily within your kidneys, causing your kidneys to enlarge and lose function over time. Cysts are noncancerous round sacs containing fluid. Is polycystic kidney disease genetic? Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder that causesRead More →
Most patients do not begin to develop problems until their 30s, and if the condition is well-managed can live a near-normal lifespan. Patients who receive kidney transplants can also increase their life expectancy. Is PKD a death sentence? Polycystic kidney disease is an incurable genetic disease that often leads toRead More →
Women with Fabry disease can get pregnant, but they have an increased risk of complications during pregnancy. If you have Fabry disease, it is a good idea to discuss with your doctor and a genetic counselor before trying to get pregnant. Can you cure Fabry disease? There is currently noRead More →
Multifactorial conditions tend to run in families. This is because they are partly caused by genes. Your risk for a multifactorial trait or condition depends on how close you are to a family member with the trait or condition. What diseases are multifactorial? Some common multifactorial disorders include schizophrenia, diabetes,Read More →