Major signs and symptoms include enlargement of the liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly), a low number of red blood cells (anemia ), easy bruising caused by a decrease in blood platelets (thrombocytopenia), lung disease, and bone abnormalities such as bone pain, fractures, and arthritis. Can Gaucher disease go undetected? The onsetRead More →
Vascular dementia generally gets worse over time and its prognosis is rarely good. Sadly, the disease can be fatal as more brain cells die. Life expectancy for people with vascular dementia is around five years on average. What are the 7 stages of vascular dementia? The 7 stages of DementiaRead More →
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer — unfortunately, many patients don’t receive a diagnosis until it has spread outside of the pancreas. The five-year survival rate for all stages of pancreatic cancer is 9 percent. What is the #1 cause of pancreatic cancer? Cigarette smokingRead More →
The chronic inflammatory myopathies can’t be cured in most adults but many of the symptoms can be treated. Options include medication, physical therapy, and rest. How was myopathy discovered? “Nemaline myopathy” was first named in a published paper in 1963 by North American researchers P.E. Cohen and G. M. Shy.Read More →
To perform the test, a small amount of blood is incubated with glucose-6-phosphate and NADP in the substrate reagent, and then is spotted on filter paper. Once dried, the spots are viewed under long-wave ultraviolet (UV) light—the by-product of the reaction (NADPH) is fluorescent. What is G6PD screening test? ARead More →
If you experience chronic migraine that makes it difficult or impossible for you to work you can file a claim for Social Security disability benefits. You will need to provide medical documentation of your illness in order for your claim to be approved. Is basilar migraine the same as vestibularRead More →
Blood tests to check for dehydration or electrolyte imbalance or both. Ultrasound to view the pylorus and confirm a diagnosis of pyloric stenosis. X-rays of your baby’s digestive system, if results of the ultrasound aren’t clear. What is the most common symptom in a child with pyloric stenosis? The mostRead More →