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DefinitionMitochondrial diseases are caused by defects in mitochondria, which are energy factories found inside almost all the cells in the body. Mitochondrial diseases that cause prominent...
DefinitionMultiple sclerosis? (MS) is a disorder of the central nervous system marked by weakness?, numbness?, a loss of muscle coordination, and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control. Multiple sclerosis? is thought to be an autoimmune?...
DefinitionMusculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries or pain? in the human musculoskeletal system, including the joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons, and structures that support limbs, neck and back. MSDs can arise from a sudden...
DefinitionThe nail care is an infolding of skin that occurs at the terminal end of each digit, creating four specialized components: proximal nail fold, matrix, nail...
DefinitionPain? is an unpleasant signal to us that something hurts. It is a complex experience-and differs greatly from individual to individual, even between those with similar...
DefinitionPeeling skin syndrome also known as “Acral peeling skin syndrome,” “Continual peeling skin syndrome,” “Familial continual skin peeling .Idiopathic? deciduous skin,” and “Keratolysis exfoliativa congenita” is an autosomal...
DefinitionPernicious anemia? (also known as Biermer’s disease) is an autoimmune? atrophic gastritis?, predominantly of the fundus, and is responsible for a deficiency in vitamin B12 (cobalamin)...
DefinitionPeroneal Tendon? Disorders are a cause of hindfoot and lateral foot pain?. There are three primary disorders of the tendons; peroneal tendonitis, peroneal subluxation, and peroneal...
DefinitionPharmacological Drugs is a drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease.Drug therapy (pharmacotherapy) is an important part of the medical field and relies on the science of pharmacology for continual advancement and on pharmacy for appropriate management....
DefinitionPlantar fasciitis is a very common cause of inferior heel pain? that can be triggered and aggravated by prolonged standing, walking, running, and obesity, among other...
DefinitionPost Surgical Back Pain? /Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a complex set of post-surgical pain? symptoms encountered after a patient has had surgery on the...
