The epidemiology of tumor lysis syndrome is evolving with the introduction of newer therapies. The occurrence of tumor lysis syndrome has become a less predictable but increasingly important aspect of ...
Kelly Wood, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist with a special interest in osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. Symptoms of Cushing's syndrome include a round face, weight gain, and muscle ...
Bow Hunter’s syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that can cause dizziness, fainting, and other symptoms. It can resolve itself naturally, but it’s treatable if a doctor diagnoses and treats it ...
UUHC Health Feed: Syndrome vs Disease: Why the Difference Matters for Women's Health
Some medical labels come with clarity. Others come with confusion, frustration, and a lot of unanswered questions. Kirtly Jones, MD, explains why the term "syndrome" can feel unsettling for both ...
Angelman syndrome is a rare condition that causes problems with growth and development. It’s caused by a genetic mutation (a change in your genes) that affects the nervous system. It’s named after ...
Scientists mapped human brain development in Down syndrome at a cellular level, discovering that stem cells "rush" to become neurons too early, leading to smaller brain volume.
Early in the course of the development of these agents, haloperidol was found to cause not only hypokinetic and hyperkinetic motor disorders but also a potentially fatal syndrome of muscle rigidity ...
Teenagers with Down syndrome experience many of the same emotional and hormonal changes as their peers. Their teenage years can also offer the opportunity to expand their functional and social skills.