Osgood-Schlatter Disease
by Kimberly Allen, RN Though it is one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases causing knee pain...
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Tag: differential diagnosis
What is PBA? pseudobulbar affect disorder
I was surprised to discover that despite how unknown the condition is, that at least 2 million Americans suffer from PBA…
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about Cat Scratch Fever disease
Cat scratch fever or cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection that you can contract from an infected cat or kitten. There are approximately 22,000 cases diagnosed every year in the US. Most cases of cat scratch fever are diagnosed in children and most experts believe that is because their immune systems are …
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about Encephalitis
Encephalitis is the term used for inflammation of brain tissue. It is most commonly caused by a viral infection. Encephalitis is frequently referred to as …
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Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological condition in which there’s a malfunction in the process the nerves use to communicate. The nerves in the brain use a system of chemicals called neurotransmitters to send signals…
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Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a medical condition that affects women’s health during their reproductive years. Endometriosis occurs when cells from the lining of the uterus grow outside the in the body. This happens during a woman’s reporductive years though there have been rare cases of children and post menopausal women being diagnosed with endometriosis. ..
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