Juliet Cohen's Articles in Medicine Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Detailed Information on Necrotizing Enterocolitis Necrotizing enterocolitis is the death of intestinal tissue. The illness is most common among premature newborns. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) occurs in approximately 25,000 babies per year. Detailed Information on Mastocytosis Mastocytosis is known as Urticaria Pigmentosa (UP). Mastocytosis is a disorder that may occur in both children and adults. Mastocytosis can arise in people of any age. It differs from typical allergic reactions because it is chronic slightly than episodic. Detailed Information on Marfan syndrome Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder that affects connective tissue the fibers that provide the framework and support for your body. Connective tissue is not a single entity, but a catch-all term for everything in your body that keeps you from falling apart. Detailed Information on Malaria Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite, Plasmodium, which infects red blood cells. Infected mosquitoes spread it. People with malaria frequently experience fever, chills, and flu-like disease. Detailed Information on Nelson Syndrome Nelson's syndrome is a rare condition. Nelson syndrome is a disorder characterized by abnormal hormone secretion, extension of the pituitary gland (hypophysis), and the development of big and invasive growths known as adenomas. Detailed Information on Nasal Polyposis Nasal polyps are the most common tumors of the nasal cavity. Nasal polyposis can impair a person's quality of life more than perennial allergic rhinitis. Detailed Information on Neurosarcoidosis Neurosarcoidosis refers to the neurological manifestations of sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis is a progressive multisystem disease that commonly influences young adults. Detailed Information on Neurofibroma Neurofibroma is a type of nerve sheath tumor. It is an inherited disorder. Neurofibroma is a tumor or growth located along a nerve or nervous tissue. Detailed Information on Nail Patella Syndrome Nail-patella syndrome (NPS) is a genetic disorder that is also known as Iliac Horn Syndrome. Nail-patella syndrome is a connective tissue that produces defects in the fingernails, knee caps, and kidneys. Detailed Information on Neuroblastoma Neuroblastoma is a cancer of the sympathetic nervous system. Neuroblastoma is one of the most common concrete tumours of early childhood usually found in babies or young children. Detailed Information on Nodular Melanoma Nodular melanoma is the second most common type of melanoma. Nodular melanoma is known to present with bigger thickness than the other subtypes of melanoma. Detailed Information on Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndromes influence the thyroid and other endocrine glands that produce hormones in the body. Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream and regulate the role of cells and tissues throughout the body. Detailed Information on Muscular Dystrophy Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a inherited disorder that slowly weakens the body's muscles. It's caused by inaccurate or missing genetic information that prevents the body from making the proteins it needs to build and maintain healthy muscles. Detailed Information on Myopathy Myopathy is a skeletal muscle disease or neuromuscular disorder. Myopathy can be obtained or inherited, and can arise at birth or later in life. Myopathies can cause from endocrine disorders, metabolic disorders, muscle infection or inflammation, drugs, and mutations in genes. Detailed Information on Myelodysplastic Syndromes Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) refers to a heterogeneous group of closely linked clonal hematopoietic disorders. Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of diseases that involve the bone marrow and blood. Detailed Information on Munchausen By Proxy Syndrome Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) is a form of child abuse in which a parent induces real or apparent symptoms of a disease in a child. The caregiver almost always is a mother, and the victim, her child. Detailed Information on Mitral Valve Prolapse Mitral valve prolapse is also known as click-murmur syndrome. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common heart disorder. Mitral valve prolapse is a common condition occurring in approximately 4 - 18% of the population. Detailed Information on Mitochondrial Disease Mitochondrial myopathies are a group of neuromuscular diseases. Mitochondrial diseases result from failures of the mitochondria, specialized compartments present in every cell of the body except red blood cells. Detailed Information on Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is known as the leukodystrophies. Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is a inherited disorder that affects nerves, muscles, and other organs. It slowly gets worse over time. Detailed Information on Microtia Microtia is an abnormally small external ear (auricle). It can be unilateral (one side only) or bilateral (affecting both sides). Microtia is thought to be a “non-inducible” type of congenital malformation, which means that it is not typically the result of the mother’s behavior during the pre-natal period (such as the use of caffeine or alcohol). Detailed Information on Mixed Connective Tissue Disease Mixed Connective Tissue Disease is also known as Sharp syndrome. Mixed connective tissue disease is a rheumatic disease that has features shared by lupus, scleroderma, polymyosistis or dermatomyositis and rheumatoid arthritis. Detailed Information on Multiple System Atrophy MSA is also known as Shy-Drager syndrome. Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is an adult-onset disease with features of Parkinsonism, autonomic dysfunction, urinary dysfunction and cerebellar ataxia. Detailed Information on Multiple Myeloma Multiple myeloma also known as myeloma or Kahler's disease. Myeloma is part of the wide group of diseases called hematological malignancies. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells in bone marrow. Detailed Information on Medullary Sponge Kidney Medullary Sponge Kidney also known as Cacchi-Ricci disease. Medullary sponge kidney is a congenital disorder of the kidneys characterized by a cystic dilatation of the collecting tubules in one or both kidneys. Detailed Information on Maple Syrup Urine Disease Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) is a disorder abnormally affecting the metabolism of amino acids. The disorder impresses the way the body metabolizes certain components of protein. Detailed Information on Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma A malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a type of cancer known as soft tissue sarcoma. Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a malignant neoplasm of vague origin that arises both in soft tissue and bone. Detailed Information on Mercury Poisoning Mercury poisoning also called mercurialism or hydrargyria. Mercury poisoning is a illness result by exposure to mercury or its toxic compounds. Mercury poisoning is the caused of too much exposure to the poison mercury. Detailed Information on Morquio Syndrome Morquio syndrome is a mucopolysaccharide storage disease. Morquio syndrome is a genetic disease of metabolism in which the body is missing or doesn't have enough of a substance needed to break down long chains of sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans. Detailed Information on Motor Neuron Disease Motor neurone disease is one of the most frequent neurodegenerative diseases of adult onset. Motor neurone disease is a advanced, degenerative disorder that affects nerves in the upper or lower parts of the body. Detailed Information on Mesenteric Artery Ischemia Mesenteric artery ischemia also known as, mesenteric ischemia, acute mesenteric ischemia or chronic mesenteric ischemia. Mesenteric artery ischemia is a narrowing or impediment of one or more of the three mesenteric arteries, which are the main arteries supplying the small and big intestines. Detailed Information on Mononeuritis Multiplex Mononeuritis multiplex also known as multiple mononeuropathy, mononeuritis multiplex. Mononeuritis multiplex is a neurological disorder that involves damage to at least two parts nerve areas. Detailed Information on Myelofibrosis Myelofibrosis (MF) is one of the myeloproliferative disorders (MPDs). It is also known as agnogenic myeloid metaplasia or meylofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia. Myelofibrosis means fibrosis of the bone marrow. Detailed Information on Mumps Mumps is an infection caused by the mumps paramyxo virus. Virus is transmitted through airborne droplets from the coughs and sneezes of infected people. Humans are the only known natural hosts. Detailed Information on Mycetoma Mycetoma is a disease prevalent in arid and semi-arid regions around the globe. Mycetoma is a chronic, granulomatous disease of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, which sometimes involves muscle, bones, and neighboring organs. Detailed Information on Myasthenia Gravis Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a disorder of neuromuscular transmission characterized by frailness and fatigability of skeletal muscles. The reason of myasthenia gravis is a breakdown in the normal communication between nerves and muscles. Detailed Information on Medullary cystic disease Medullary cystic kidney disease is an autosomal dominant kidney disorder characterized by cysts in both kidneys and tubulointerstitial sclerosis leading to end-stage renal illness. Detailed Information on Melnick-Needles Syndrome Melnick-Needles Syndrome is a infrequent genetic disorder of the bones, but also affects the soft body tissue such as the kidneys and the renal tract. Detailed Information on Mallory-Weiss Syndrome Mallory-Weiss syndrome is a condition in which the inner lining of the esophagus tears at or near where it connects to the stomach. Mallory-Weiss syndrome may also be caused by epileptic convulsions. Detailed Information on Megaloblastic Anemia Megaloblastic (Pernicious) anemia is a type of anemia characterized by very large red blood cells. It is frequently due to lack of vitamin B12 and/or folic acid. Detailed Information on Mesothelioma Malignant mesothelioma, also known as mesothelioma cancer is a deadly cancer that affects the lining of the lung (pleura), the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), and the lining of the heart (pericardium). Detailed Information on Mental Retardation Mental retardation is a developmental disability that is marked by lower-than-normal intelligence and limited daily living skills. People who are mentally retarded function at an intellectual level that is below average and have difficulties with learning. Detailed Information on Morgellons Syndrome Morgellons syndrome, also known as delusional parasitosis. At the present moment Morgellons disease is a very divisive skin disorder. Morgellons is an unusual parasite-like skin disease, which produces irritating sores all over the body. Detailed Information on Myopia Myopia also known as Nearsightedness and Shortsightedness. Myopia is a refractive defect of the eye in which line up light produces picture hub in front of the retina when accommodation is relaxed. Detailed Information on Myotonia Congenita Myotonia congenita is a chloride channel disorder. Myotonia congenita is an inherited condition that affects muscle relaxation. The condition is present since premature childhood, but symptoms can be mild. Detailed Information on Myositis Myositis is a rare disease in which the immune system chronically inflames the body's own healthy muscle tissue. Myositis is inflammation of your skeletal muscles, which are also called the deliberate muscles. Detailed Information on Myocarditis Myocarditis is collection of diseases of infectious, toxic, and autoimmune etiologies characterized by inflammation of the heart. Detailed Information on Ménétrier disease Ménétrier's disease is also called giant hypertrophic gastritis, protein losing gasteropathy, or hypertrophic gastropathy. Ménétrier's disease increases a person's risk of stomach cancer. Detailed Information on Medulloblastoma Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in kids. Medulloblastomas are tumors that occur in the posterior fossa region of the brain. Detailed Information on Melanoma Melanoma is the most risky type of skin cancer. Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes which are found predominantly in skin but also in the bowel and the eye. It is due to wild growth of pigment cells, called melanocytes. Detailed Information on Menkes syndrome Menkes syndrome is an inborn error of metabolism in which cells in the body cannot absorb enough copper. Copper added at oddly low levels in the liver and brain, but at elevated than normal levels in the kidney and intestinal lining. Detailed Information on Meningococcemia Meningococcemia is an acute disease of the bloodstream and developing vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels). Meningococcemia is caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. N meningitidis infection can be clinically polymorphic. Detailed Information on Metabolic disorder Metabolic disorders are genetic conditions where enzymes used to digest food do not function properly. They can lead to mild to severe brain damage, physical disability, organ failure and even death. Detailed Information on Meralgia paresthetica Meralgia paresthetica is also known as lateral femoral cutaneous nerve syndrome. Meralgia paresthetica is a condition that can cause burning pain over the outside of the thigh. Detailed Information on Melioidosis Melioidosis also called Whitmore's disease. Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. Melioidosis is common in parts of the world of south East Asia (including Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Burma and Vietnam) and northern Australia. Detailed Information on Meningioma Meningioma is common type of dilatory growing, generally benign brain tumor that arises from the dura, one of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Detailed Information on Microcephaly Microcephaly is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Microcephaly is a condition that is present at birth in which the baby's head is much smaller than normal for an infant of that age and gender. Detailed Information on Merkel Cell Cancer Merkel Cell Cancer also known as Merkel cell carcinoma. MCC sometimes referred to as a neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin, arises from the uncontrolled growth of Merkel cells in the skin. Detailed Information on McCune Albright syndrome McCune-Albright syndrome is a inherited disease affecting the bones and pigmentation (color) of the skin. It also causes hormonal problems and early sexual development. Detailed Information on Malignant Hyperthermia Malignant Hyperthermia is a genetic disorder of skeletal muscle, discriminated by a hypermetabolic state, triggered by all volatile anesthetics and suxamethonium. Detailed Information on Mantle Cell lymphoma Mantle cell lymphoma is a rare form of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is a fast growing tumor that spreads fast to different organs of the body. Mantle cell lymphoma can arise at any age from the late 30s to old age, but is more common in the over 50s. Information on Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy is known hereditarily heterogeneous. LGMD2A is caused by mutations on chromosome 15 in the calpain-3 gene. Information on Lymphoma Lymphoma is a group of cancers that affect the cells that play a role in the immune system, and primarily represents cells involved in the lymphatic system of the body. Information on Lymphedema Lymphedema, also spelled lymphoedema. Lymphedema is the chronic swelling or feeling of tightness in the arm or hand due to an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the soft tissue of the arm. Information on Long QT Syndrome Long Q-T syndrome (LQTS) is a rare, hereditary disorder of the heart's electrical rhythm that can happen in otherwise healthy people. It generally affects kids or young adults. Information on Liposarcoma Liposarcoma also called is soft tissue sarcomas. Liposarcoma is malignant tumor that develops in fat cells in deep soft tissues such as those in the thighs or in the retroperitoneum. Information on Lipodystrophy Lipodystrophy, also called fat redistribution, is a disorder in the way your body produces, employs, and stores fat. There are two different kinds of lipodystrophy. Information on Li Fraumeni Syndrome Li Fraumeni syndrome is rare, genetic predisposition to several cancers, caused by a variation in the p53 tumor suppressor gene. Information on Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Langerhans cell histiocytosis also known as; Histiocytosis X. Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disorder that arises when there are too lots of of a type of white blood cell called a Langerhans cell. Information on Legionnaire's Disease Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia. Legionnaires' disease is caused by a type of bacteria called Legionella. The bacteria that reason Legionnaire's disease have been found in water delivery systems and can live in the hot, moist, air conditioning systems of huge buildings, including hospitals. Information on Lewy Bbody Dementia Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a progressive brain illness. In Lewy body dementia, abnormal round structures called Lewy bodies develop in regions of your brain involved in thinking and movement. Lewy bodies result in the death of nerve cells. Information on Ledderhose Disease Ledderhoses Disease also called morbus ledderhose, plantar fibromatosis and plantar aponeurosis. Ledderhoses Disease is a relatively uncommon non-malignant thickening of the feets deep connective tissue, or fascia. Information on Leptospirosis Leptospirosis also known as, Weil's disease. Leptospirosis is contagious infection caused by several types of the Leptospira bacteria. Leptospirosis is a illness of worldwide significance that infects both animals and humans. Information on Leprosy Leprosy also called is Hansen's illness. Leprosy is a chronic bacterial infection with Mycobacterium leprae. About 95% of people who are exposed to Mycobacterium leprae do not develop leprosy because their immune system fights off the infection. Information on Lip And Oral Cavity Cancer Cancer of the lip and oral cavity is a disease in which cancerous (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the lip or mouth. Information on Leiomyosarcoma Leiomyosarcoma [LMS] is a rare cancer. Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma which is a neoplasm of smooth muscle. It makes up 7% of soft tissue sarcomas. Information on Leukoplakia Leukoplakia is a common disease of the mouth. Leukoplakia is potentially pre-cancerous disease of the mouth that involves the formation of white spots on the mucous membranes of the tongue and inside of the mouth. Information on Leishmaniasis Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease spread by the bite of the sandfly. Leishmaniasis is caused by parasitic protozoa of the genus leishmania. Leishmania are tiny protozoa. Information on Legionellosis Legionellosis is an infection that is caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. These bacteria are found naturally in the environment and thrive in hot water and warm wet places. Information on Landau-Kleffner Syndrome Landau-Kleffner syndrome (LKS), also known as obtained epileptiform aphasia. Landau-Kleffner syndrome (LKS) is a infancy disorder. Information on Laryngomalacia Laryngomalacia is a congenital abnormality of the laryngeal cartilage. It is thought to represent a delay of maturation of the supporting structures of the larynx. Information on Larsen Syndrome Larsen syndrome has been called both a skeletal dysphasia. Larsen syndrome is an inherited condition characterized by congenital interruption of multiple body joints along with other remarkable features of the face, hands, and bones. It is affected both bone and joint structure. Information on Lamellar Ichthyosis Lamellar ichthyosis is a rare skin condition passed down through families (inherited), which affects a newborn. The newborn is born encased in a collodion membrane that sheds within 10-14 days. Information on Krabbe Disease Krabbe Disease is also known as Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy. Krabbe disease is one of a group of inherited disorders called the leukodystrophies. Information on Klippel Feil Syndrome Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) is a rare disorder caused by failure of the division of the bones in the cervical (neck) section of the spinal column during embryonic development. Information on Kohler's Disease Kohler's disease is an uncommon bone disorder in which the navicular bone of the foot for the time being loses its blood supply (avascular necrosis). It is caused when the navicular bone temporarily loses its blood supply. Information on Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Keratoconjunctivitis sicca or "dry eye" is an eye disease caused by abnormal tear production. Tears help clean, nourish, reduce bacteria, and help in healing. Tears are especially important to the cornea of the eye. Information on Kniest Dysplasia Kniest dysplasia is a disorder of bone growth characterized by short stature (dwarfism) with other skeletal abnormalities and problems with vision and hearing. Information on Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a congenital circulatory disorder. Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome is a blood vessel disorder combining cutaneous capillary angioma, extreme growth of the soft tissue and bone, and varicose veins. Information on Kienbock's Disease Kienbock's illness is also known as avascular necrosis. Kienbock's illness is a condition in which one of the little bones of the wrist loses its blood supply and dies, causing pain and hardness with wrist movement. Information on Kikuchi Disease Kikuchi disease is rare condition. Kikuchi's disease, also called as histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenopathy. Kikuchi's illness is an infection or autoimmune disorder. Information on Kidney Cancer Kidney cancer is a cancer that begins in the kidneys. The kidneys are part of the body’s urinary system, which filters waste products out of the blood in the form of urine. Kidney cancer starts in the cells of the kidney. Information on Kernicterus Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. It also causes problems with vision and teeth and sometimes can result mental retardation. Information on Keratomalacia Keratomalacia is a medical condition and eye disorder, in which cornea becomes dry and clouding over because of dietary calories, protein, and vitamin A deficiencies. Information on Keratoconus Keratoconus is a rare condition. Keratoconus is a condition of the eye meaning conical conea. The cornea is the major focussing surface of the eye. Information on Keratoacanthoma Keratoacanthoma to be a less grave type of squamous cell carcinoma. Most keratoacanthoma result only minimal skin destruction, but some perform more belligerently and can spread to lymph nodes. Information on Kennedy's Disease Kennedy's disease, also called is spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy. It is an advanced degenerative condition affecting worse motor neurons. It is one of nine neurodegenerative disorders result by a polyglutamine repeat expansion. Information on Kawasaki Syndrome Kawasaki disease (KD) is a febrile disease of childhood. It’s also known as Kawasaki syndrome or mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome. Information on Kaposi's Sarcoma Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a illness in which cancer cells are initiate in the tissues under the skin or mucous membranes that line the mouth, nose, and anus. It most frequently is found in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and can be deadly. Information on Juvenile Dermatomyositis Juvenile dermatomyositis is one of the conditions in a group of conditions called the dermatomyositis/polymyositis complex. The conditions in this complex are characterized by muscle damage due to an inflammatory process of the blood vessels that lie under the skin and muscles. Information on Japanese Encephalitis Japanese Encephalitis is caused by a virus. Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a mosquito-borne Flavivirus that is closely associated to West Nile and St. Louis encephalitis viruses. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]»

Login Email: Password: Forgot Password? | Register Authors Submit Articles Terms and Conditions Publishers & Readers Top Authors Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds Publishing Guidelines Site About Us Contact Us Link to Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Partners Article feeds Article Directory

© 2006, 2007, 2008 www.ArticleCat.com, All rights reserved.
by using this web site you agree to our Terms and Conditions