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Category: Medicine
EGPA disease
Overview Formerly known as Churg-Strauss syndrome, EGPA disease (eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis) is now recognized as EGPA disease. It is a sort of inflammation of tiny to medium-sized blood vessels, often known as vasculitis. Patients with asthma and a history of allergies typically receive it. It affects not just the lungs, but also the nerves,…
PURA Syndrome
PURA syndrome is a rare genetic disorder. The PURA gene is located on chromosome 5\’s long arm (at position 5q31.2). When one of a person\’s two copies of the PURA gene does not operate correctly, PURA syndrome arises. This can be the result of a misspelled gene or the loss of one copy of the…
Grayson’s Syndrome
Grayson\’s Syndrome is a mitochondrial disorder that is highly uncommon. This illness, also known as Grayson Wilbrandt corneal dystrophy (GWCD), is one of the most uncommon kinds of corneal dystrophy, an eye disease. It is caused by a lack of a chemical called NADPH in the body. This syndrome is defined by the presence of…
MALS Syndrome
Overview The median arcuate ligament syndrome, MALS (also known as celiac artery compression syndrome) is a rare disorder characterized by postprandial stomach discomfort, accidental weight loss, and an epigastric bruit. The celiac artery is an aortic branch that supplies the stomach, liver, and other organs with blood. The median arcuate ligament syndrome occurs when the…
Klippel Trenaunay syndrome
Overview The Klippel Trenaunay syndrome is an uncommon congenital disorder characterized by abnormal formation of blood vessels and/or lymph vessels. The syndrome is characterized by three features: a port-wine stain, aberrant overgrowth of soft tissues and bones, and abnormalities of the veins. This is not a curable disorder, however, therapies can assist with symptom management.…
Olmsted Syndrome
Overview Olmsted syndrome is an uncommon congenital palmoplantar keratoderma that is finely circumscribed and progressive. These lesions are accompanied by reddish skin and joint deformities that cause restriction and spontaneous amputation, as well as horny growths around the eyes and mouth, nail abnormalities, white thicker patches around the anus, and scanty hair. It is typically…
Purple Urine Bag Syndrome
Overview of purple urine bag syndrome Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is a complication of urinary tract infections (UTIs) characterized by the discoloration of catheter bags and tubing. It is unsettling for patients, families, and clinicians, yet it is a benign phenomenon in and of itself. PUBS is the result of UTIs caused by particular…
All About Eczema (Dermatitis) – Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Overview of Eczema ‘Eczema’ is a very commonly known skin condition. It is a Greek word. The meaning of eczema is ‘to boil’. Many people use the word eczema to refer to atopic dermatitis. But in actual the term atopic is a collection of different conditions involving your immune system. Hay fever, Asthma, Atopic dermatitis…
Menkes Disease (Learn in 5 minutes)
Overview of Menkes disease A faulty ATP7A gene causes Menkes disease, a hereditary genetic disorder. Menkes syndrome causes copper absorption deficiency. This results in arterial changes and degeneration of the brain. Menkes syndrome is uncommon. Children born with Menkes syndrome have a life expectancy of less than five years on average. Epidemiology of Menkes disease…
XXYY Syndrome
XXYY syndrome is a chromosomal disorder defined by the presence of an extra X and Y chromosome in men and is associated with medical and behavioral issues. XXYY is a form of Klinefelter syndrome at age 48. Inheritance The condition 48, XXYY is not inherited; it often arises by chance during the development of reproductive…