Benign familial nocturnal alternating hemiplegia of childhood (BNAHC) is a very rare childhood condition in which a child has repeated night-time attacks of weakness or paralysis on one side of the ...
Benign adult familial myoclonic epilepsy (BAFME) is a rare, inherited brain condition. It usually starts in late teenage years or during adult life. The main signs are: a fine, shaky tremor of the ...
Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 1 (APS-1)—also known as autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED)—is a rare, inherited immune-system disease caused by harmful ...
Tripeptidyl-Peptidase II (TPP2) deficiency is a rare, inherited condition where the TPP2 gene does not work properly. The TPP2 gene makes an enzyme (tripeptidyl-peptidase II) that helps cells finish ...
Painful bruising syndrome is a very rare condition where tender, burning or stinging skin patches suddenly appear and then turn into bruises (purpura) within about a day, often after emotional stress ...
Autoerythrocyte Sensitization Syndrome is a rare condition where people develop painful, tender skin swellings that turn into dark bruises (ecchymoses) within about a day. The bruises often appear ...
Autism-facial port-wine stain syndrome describes a very rare pattern seen in a handful of children: a unilateral facial port-wine stain (a flat, maroon-to-purple birthmark caused by a capillary ...
Intellectual developmental disorder due to AUTS2 deficiency is a rare genetic neurodevelopmental condition. It happens when one copy of the AUTS2 gene does not work properly. The gene helps the brain ...
Autism spectrum disorder due to AUTS2 deficiency is a rare, genetic neurodevelopmental condition caused by harmful changes (variants) in the AUTS2 gene. The gene helps control how brain cells grow, ...
Ancylostomiasis is the medical name for hookworm infection in humans. Tiny worm larvae living in contaminated soil can enter your body (usually through bare feet). They travel through the blood to ...
Paraneoplastic overlap syndromes are a group of conditions in which a hidden or established cancer triggers symptoms and signs in body systems distant from the tumor itself. These syndromes are not ...
There’s no way around it: not only is Alzheimer’s an incredibly devastating disease, but it’s also one of the most expensive conditions to manage. When you’re watching your loved one suffer, it can ...
Latent Tuberculosis (TB) is a sneaky condition that can live in your body without making you sick. In this guide, we'll break down everything you need to know about latent TB in simple terms. From ...
Primary pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs. It's caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is typically spread through the ...
Miliary tuberculosis is a serious infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It can affect various organs in the body and can be life-threatening if not treated ...
Tuberculous abscess is a serious condition caused by tuberculosis bacteria. It leads to the formation of abscesses (pockets of pus) in various parts of the body. This article will explain what ...
