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A repurposed cancer drug appears to reduce the severity of lesions and pain experienced by people with Proteus syndrome
… cancer drug appears to reduce the severity of lesions and pain experienced by people with Proteus syndrome, a rare … on the soles of the feet. These lesions can cause patients pain and make it difficult to walk and find shoes that fit. … Results … Related Content … Cancer drug reduces pain, improves symptoms in people with Proteus Syndrome … A …
Genetic Disorders
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bowel, usually diagnosed in people between the ages of 20 - 30.
… Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bowel, usually diagnosed … - 30. … Crohn's disease, an idiopathic (of unknown cause), chronic inflammatory disorder of the bowel, involves any … This can be very painful and can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and decreased appetite. The inflammatory process …
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A new phase of the IGNITE Network will conduct clinical trials of genomic medicine interventions.
… of diseases such as high blood pressure, depression and chronic pain. The trials are part of the second phase of the … with treatment of high blood pressure, hypertension and chronic kidney disease. Both hypertension and high blood …
Genetic Disorders
Dercum disease is a rare condition that is characterized by multiple, painful fatty tumors that occur chiefly in post-menopausal, obese women of middle age.
… close to the trunk. Unlike ordinary lipomas, there is also pain that can be severe and sometimes debilitating. Dercum disease is a chronic condition, meaning that it is a long lasting … depression, epilepsy, confusion and dementia. The pain can last for hours, can be paroxysmal (occurring only at …
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A new study offers insights into why some people's hair goes gray in response to a serious illness or chronic stress.
… hair goes gray in response to a serious illness or chronic stress. Researchers at the National Institutes of … hair goes gray in response to a serious illness or chronic stress. ​ … Gray hair and the immune system, MITF … hair goes gray in response to a serious illness or chronic stress. … News Release …
Genetic Disorders
Familial Mediterranean Fever is an inherited disease, characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, inflammation, painful, swollen joints, and ankle rash.
Genetic Disorders
Gaucher disease is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of metabolism where a type of fat (lipid) called glucocerebroside cannot be adequately degraded.
… level of platelets (thrombocytopenia). Bone disease (bone pain and fractures). Other symptoms depending on the type of … removal of the spleen (splenectomy); blood transfusions; pain medications; and joint replacement surgery. … Gaucher … Spleen, Hepatosplenomegaly, Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Bone Pain, Fractures … Gaucher disease is an autosomal recessive …
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This program offers training in a combined program of maternal-fetal medicine and medical genetics.
… Pregnancies, Obstetrics And Gynocology, Amniocentesis, Chronic Villus Sampling, Cordocentesis, Genetic Basis Of …
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Genomic analyses turned up genes that belong to inflammatory pathways.
… Rohith Lokesh spent most of his days in extreme pain. He could barely walk and used a wheelchair. He saw … India, seeking answers as to why he was experiencing joint pain and recurrent high fevers. None could find the reason. … had been diagnosed with arthritis and a condition known as chronic, recurrent, multi-focal osteomyelitis (CRMO), or …
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NIH researchers have discovered a rare and sometimes lethal inflammatory disease - otulipenia - that primarily affects young children.
… patients' symptoms: fever, skin rashes, diarrhea, joint pain and overall failure to grow or thrive. … Otulipenia is … disease that causes fever, skin rashes, diarrhea and joint pain in young children. Credit: Darryl Leja, NHGRI. "The … (TNF inhibitors). TNF inhibitors are also used to treat chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. …