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Vision impairment

...airment . Full article >>> Macular degeneration is a major cause of vision impairment among elderly people. Although its underlying cause is unknown, it sometimes appears to run in families. Full article >>> The exact nature of these educational programs depend on the severity of...

Vertebrae

...ain has many causes, including overuse, trauma , degeneration of vertebrae , infection , or tumor . The exact...owing of the spinal canal ( spinal stenosis ), and degeneration of the disc spaces between the vertebrae ( cervical spondylosis ). Full article >>> ...

Subcutaneous

...omy * - lower back muscle strain * - macular degeneration * ... Full article >>> Subcutaneous (nipple-sparing) mastectomy . In this procedure, a surgeon removes only breast tissue , sparing the skin , nipple, areola , chest wall muscle s and lymph node s. Full article >>&#...

Stenosis

...ing of the spinal canal ( spinal stenosis ), and degeneration of the disc spaces between the vertebrae ( cervical spondylosis ). Full article >>> A spine CT test is most commonly used to look for a herniated disc or narrowing of the spinal canal ( spinal stenosis ) in people with neck, arm,...

Std

...: Fatty degeneration. Hepatic steatosis is fatty degeneration of the liver . Full article >>> ( STD ) or venereal disease , term for infections acquired mainly through sexual contact. Five disease s were traditionally known as venereal disease s: gonorrhea , syphilis , and the less common...

Spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis is a chronic degeneration of the bones ( vertebrae ) of the neck ( cervical ...owing of the spinal canal ( spinal stenosis ), and degeneration of the disc spaces between the vertebrae ( cervical spondylosis ). Full article >>>...

Spondylitis

...Ankylosing spondylitis . Immune system induced degeneration of the joints and soft tissue of the spine. Vasculitis . A group of autoimmune disorders in which the immune system attacks and destroys blood vessels. Full article >>> ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS ( Rheumatoid Spondylitis ,...

Spinal muscular atrophy

...cted. With progressive bulbar palsy , the initial degeneration occurs in the brainstem. Full article >>> Spinal Fluid Specimen (CSF Collection) Spinal Fusion Spinal Injury - Resources Spinal Muscular Atrophy Spinal Stenosis ... Full article >>> Chronic denervation of mu...

Spinal stenosis

...owing of the spinal canal ( spinal stenosis ), and degeneration of the disc spaces between the vertebrae ( cervical spondylosis ). Full article >>> A spine CT test is most commonly used to look for a herniated disc or narrowing of the spinal canal ( spinal stenosis ) in people with neck, arm, b...

Skeletal

...tentially fatal disease involving destruction or degeneration of skeletal muscle . Full article >>> "The malformations that occurred in the babies were mostly uro- genital - problems from the kidney s down - and musculo- skeletal . Full article >>> (1.5 ACNM CEUs expires 12/31...

Schizophrenia

...; tumours (malignant and non-malignant growths) degeneration ( multiple sclerosis , Alzheimer 's disease , Parkinson 's disease ) other disorders ( migraine , epilepsy ) psychiatric conditions (clinical depression , schizophrenia ) ... Full article >>> Evaluation for other potentially c...

Retinitis pigmentosa

...efinition: Retinitis pigmentosa is a progressive degeneration of the retina (part of the eye ) which affects night vision and peripheral vision . Full article >>> Retinitis pigmentosa Dr Trisha Macnair Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the name given to a group of hereditary disease s of ...

Retinitis

...inition: Retinitis pigmentosa is a progressive degeneration of the retina (part of the eye ) which affects night vision and peripheral vision . Full article >>> Retinitis pigmentosa Dr Trisha Macnair Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the name given to a group of hereditary disease s...

Retinopathy

...etinopathy , which may be mild or severe macular degeneration is a common cause of loss of central vision in the elderly eye infection , inflammation , or injury infections of the cornea that cause scarring, distortion, or perforation ... Full article >>> Diabetic retinopathy ....

Retinal detachment

...ighted. Common causes include age-related macular degeneration , cataracts , retinal detachment , diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma . Full article >>> A normal test will show the appropriate pattern responses during moments of increased light intensity. Abnormal results can indicate arterios...

Renal

...re complicated when there are multi ple levels of degeneration caused by advanced disease or other medical conditions. Patients with sickle cell anemia , AIDS , or those on renal dialysis are less favorable candida tes ... Full article >>>...

Recovery

... joint damage may result. Complications: joint degeneration ... Full article >>> Recovery from the influenza was determined by the rectal temperature falling below 37.5degreeC and complete resolution of the five cardinal symptoms. Full article >>> Recovery from surgery ...

Rapidly progressive

...#62;> There is usually rapidly progressive degeneration of the central nervous system due to problems in the mitochondria - tiny structures that are the 'power stations' in every cell . Full article >>> Symptoms: CJD is a rapidly progressive dementia . Initially, patients experience p...

Pyorrhea

...tegory: Pathology (pr´), inflammation and degeneration of the gums and other tissue s surrounding the teeth . The onset of the disease is marked by bleeding of the gums . Full article >>> Pyorrhea - gum disease Pyruvate kinase deficiency Receive our free newsletter or manage...

Peripheral

.... Unlike neuritis , there is no inflammation or degeneration of nerve tissue . Full article >>> While the intrauterine pressure and the peripheral content of beta -EP were measured during labor , the experiments of SEPS were also performed on healthy adults to demonstrate the analgesia ...

Paroxysm

.... Unlike neuritis , there is no inflammation or degeneration of nerve tissue . Full article >>> Epley maneuver Used in the treatment of benign paroxysm al positional vertigo (BPPV), this procedure involves sequential movement of the head into four positions. Full article >>&...

Papilledema

...changes in the retina that may indicate macular degeneration (such as hard, ... Full article >>> Malignant hypertension is usually defined as very high blood pressure with swelling of the optic nerve behind the eye , called papilledema (grade IV Keith-Wagner hypertensive retinopathy...

Osteoarthritis

...rs mainly in older people and involves the gradual degeneration of the cartilage of the joints . Full article >>> - osteoarthritis : recommended starting dose, 12.5mg once daily; maximum recommended dose, 50mg once daily - acute pain and primary dysmenorrhea : recommended initial dose, 5...

Ophthalmology

...ing an eye condition called age-related macular degeneration . Full article >>> Gragoudas ES, Egan KM, Seddon JM, et al.: Survival of patients with metastases from uveal melanoma . Ophthalmology 98 (3): 383-9; discussion 390, 1991. [PUBMED Abstract] ... Full article >>> A cepha...

Neuron

...ologic disease that results from the progressive degeneration of the motor neuron s. [ Med Help International ] [ Search ] [ Ask the Doctor Forums ] ... Full article >>> Octocosanol is found in wheat germ oil. It helps the neuron membrane s. Increase your fluid intake. Full article >&#...

Neuralgia

.... Unlike neuritis , there is no inflammation or degeneration of nerve tissue . Full article >>> Neuralgia can result from tooth decay , poor diet , eye strain , nose infections , or exposure to damp and cold . Postherpetic neuralgia is an intense debilitating pain felt at the sit...

Nerve

...the myelin sheath covering the nerve ) and axon degeneration (destruction of the axon portion of the nerve cell ), ... Full article >>> Nerve : A bundle of fiber s that uses chemical and electrical signals to transmit sensory and motor information from one body part to another. See: Nervous...

Myocardial Infarction

... stress syndrome ( ARDS ), age related macular degeneration co enzyme Q10 (Phototrop) on the visual function...d fundus alterations in early age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (228), ... Full article >>> The term " myocardial infarction " focuses on the ...

Muscular atrophy

...cted. With progressive bulbar palsy , the initial degeneration occurs in the brainstem. Full article >>> Progressive neuropathic (peroneal) muscular atrophy Progressive supranuclear palsy Progressive systemic sclerosis ... Full article >>> CAUSES" Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis...

Muscle strain

...> - lower back muscle strain * - macular degeneration * - medial col lateral ligament tear * - meniscal ( cartilage ) tear * - metered-dose inhaler with Aerochamber, how to use - metered-dose inhaler, how to use* - Morton's neuroma ... Full article >>> A cystocele may result ...

Multiple Sclerosis

...; tumours (malignant and non-malignant growths) degeneration ( multiple sclerosis , Alzheimer 's disease , Parkinson 's disease ) other disorders ( migraine , epilepsy ) psychiatric conditions (clinical depression , schizophrenia ) ... Full article >>> Disease s and conditions that inc...

Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is a disease of the retina that affects the ... see fine details. There are two types of macular degeneration ,dry and wet. Full article >>> Macular Degeneration Overview Macular degeneration ...

Macula

Macula r Degeneration Overview Macula r degeneration is a disorder that includes a variety of eye d...ision . Full article >>> Macula r degeneration : A disease that progressively destroys the macula , the central portion of the retina , impairi...

Ligament

...omy * - lower back muscle strain * - macular degeneration * - medial col lateral ligament tear * - meniscal ( cartilage ) tear * ... Full article >>> 1) Is the pain mechanical (due to abnormal stretching of muscle s, tendon s, and ligament s) or a disc problem? Full article >...

Infarction

... stress syndrome ( ARDS ), age related macular degeneration co enzyme Q10 (Phototrop) on the visual function...d fundus alterations in early age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (228), ... Full article >>> Myocardial Infarction ( Heart Attack ) Myocar...

Infarct

... stress syndrome ( ARDS ), age related macular degeneration co enzyme Q10 (Phototrop) on the visual function...d fundus alterations in early age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (228), ... Full article >>> muscle ; palatovaginal canal; palatovaginal groov...

Incidence

...s associated with a higher incidence of macular degeneration include the following: Caucasian race exposure to sunlight family history of macular degeneration female gender high blood pressure ... Full article >>> They are second in incid...

Herniated Disk

...owing of the spinal canal ( spinal stenosis ), and degeneration of the disc spaces between the vertebrae ( cervical spondylosis ). Full article >>> If the pain is chronic and conservative treatment fails, surgery to repair a herniated disk or cut out part or all of the piriformis muscl...

Hernia

...owing of the spinal canal ( spinal stenosis ), and degeneration of the disc spaces between the vertebrae ( cervical spondylosis ). Full article >>> Anormalidades congnitas: Los hombres que nacen con anormalidades en los testculos, pene o riñones, as como los que tienen hernia s inguinal...

Head Injury

... ) tumours (malignant and non-malignant growths) degeneration ( multiple sclerosis , Alzheimer 's disease , Parkinson 's disease ) other disorders ( migraine , epilepsy ) ... Full article >>> Seizures may develop as a result of a head injury , brain infection , brain tumor , drug or ...

Ganglion

...#62; CAUSES" Parkinson 's disease is a gradual degeneration of the nervous system. The nerve cells in the basal ganglion of the brain are gradually destroyed. Full article >>>...

Flavonoids

...wn how these may help prevent age-related macular degeneration . Full article >>> Chemo prevention : Chemo prevention is the use of specific natural or man-made drugs, vitamins , or other agents to reverse, suppress, or prevent cancer growth. Several agents, including difluoromethylornithine (...

Fatty liver

...task weakens this vital organ , and fatty liver degeneration begins. Scar tissue develops; the experts call it cirrhosis . Full article >>> There are several causatives for swim bladder difficulties, including injury , bacterial infection , Malawi bloat, fatty liver , obesity , gene...

Farsightedness

...ticle >>> family history of macular degeneration female gender high blood pressure high intake of saturated fats and cholesterol history of farsightedness smoking vascular disease , which includes disease s of the heart and blood vessels ... Full article >>>...

Eye Problems

...he syndrome . About half of cases have pigmentary degeneration of the retina . Glistening white dots on the ret...common eye problems such as glaucoma , macular degeneration and cataracts . Full article >>> A fetus can sometimes acquire VZV in the first ...

Exocrine glands

... Ankylosing spondylitis . Immune system induced degeneration of the joints and soft tissue of the spine. Full article >>> Cystic fibrosis : One of the most common grave genetic (inherited) disease s, CF affects the exocrine glands and is characterized by the production of abnormal secr...

Endocrine glands

...r decreased function of the endocrine glands , or degeneration due to age. Less frequently, it is caused by infection ( tuberculosis , gonorrhea , Lyme disease , rheumatic fever ). Full article >>> In both types organ -specific antibodies against a variety of endocrine glands have been det...

Dorsal

...>>> In tabes dorsal is, progressive degeneration of the spinal cord occurs causing an inability to walk. Full article >>> Synthes dorsal distal radius plate For fixation of fractures , osteotomies, and carpal fusions involving the distal radius; applied to the dorsal aspec...

Diabetic retinopathy

...retinopathy , which may be mild or severe macular degeneration is a common cause of loss of central vision in ...ighted. Common causes include age-related macular degeneration , cataracts , retinal detachment , diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma . Full article >>...

Cornea

... aneurysm ; ectatic emphysema ; ectatic marginal degeneration of cornea ; ... Full article >>> Cornea l Injury Crush Wound ( Crush Injury ) Crushed Fingers (Smashed Fingers) Crush Injury C-Spine Injury (Neck Injury ) Cuts ( Wounds ) Dental Injuries Difficulty Breathing ( First Aid f...

Contagious

... aneurysm ; ectatic emphysema ; ectatic marginal degeneration of cornea ; ectental; ecteron; ectethmoid; ecthoreum; ecthyma; ecthyma, contagious ; ... Full article >>> Smallpox : Also known as variola, a highly contagious and frequently fatal viral disease characterized by a biphasic fe...

Coma

... ) tumours (malignant and non-malignant growths) degeneration ( multiple sclerosis , Alzheimer 's disease , Parkinson 's disease ) other disorders ( migraine , epilepsy ) ... Full article >>> Untreated uremia may lead to seizures or coma and will ultimately result in death . If you...

Cirrhosis

...hosis Related Category: Pathology (sr´ss), degeneration of tissue in an organ resulting in fibrosis, with nodule and scar formation. The term is most often used in relation to the liver , because that organ is most often involved in cirrhosis . Full article >>> Cirrhosis Definit...

Cervical spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis is a chronic degeneration of the bones ( vertebrae ) of the neck ( cervical ...owing of the spinal canal ( spinal stenosis ), and degeneration of the disc spaces between the vertebrae ( cervical spondylosis ). Full article >>>...

Cervical

...62;> Cervical spondylosis is a chronic degeneration of the bones ( vertebrae ) of the neck ( cervical ...owing of the spinal canal ( spinal stenosis ), and degeneration of the disc spaces between the vertebrae ( cervical spondylosis ). Full article >>>...

Back Pain

...owing of the spinal canal ( spinal stenosis ), and degeneration of the disc spaces between the vertebrae ( cervical spondylosis ). Full article >>> Difficulty controlling the passage of stool or gas from the rectum Low back pain that is relieved by lying down - In many women, this back pai...

Autosomal dominant

... BEST'S DISEASE - Autosomal dominant retina l degeneration in the first several years of life. [ Med Help International ] [ Search ] [ Ask the Doctor Forums ] The medical glossary has been made possible by a generous donation from: ... Full article >>> Inheritance may be autosomal dominant ...

Antigen

... aneurysm ; ectatic emphysema ; ectatic marginal degeneration of cornea ; ectental; ecteron; ectethmoid; ecthoreum; ecthyma; ecthyma, contagious ; ecthyma gangrenosum; ecthymatiform; ecthymatous syphilid; ectiris; ecto-; ecto antigen ; ... Full article >>> The nature of late eczema tous reacti...

Ankylosing spondylitis

... Ankylosing spondylitis . Immune system induced degeneration of the joints and soft tissue of the spine. Vasculitis . A group of autoimmune disorders in which the immune system attacks and destroys blood vessels. Full article >>> ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS ( Rheumatoid Spondylitis , M...

Anatomy

...omy * - lower back muscle strain * - macular degeneration * - medial col lateral ligament tear * ... Full article >>> Midwives are appropriate practitioners to perform ultrasound procedures because their knowledge of obstetrical anatomy , physiology , psychosocial aspects and trea...