...limbs, heart, and other parts of the body. The causes of this condition are not completely known, though it is recognised to be genetically influenced and affects more males than...
...suffer from large-sized benign tumours. Though these abnormal cell growths do not pose any immediate health threats, this condition results in considerable pain and discomfort. High genetic risk of developing...
...of conditions, such as deformities, diseases and premature decay. While some of the conditions can’t be prevented due to their genetic nature, others can be avoided by simply taking good...
...respiratory infections certain genetic mutations A 2023 study found that using e-cigarettes or other vaping products may also increase the risk of COPD. You don’t need to have every risk...
...or phacomorphic) Corneal swelling Fuchs’ dystrophy Genetic corneal disorders Lens subluxation Pre-operative phacodonesis Active uveitis Severe ocular abnormalities Macular degeneration, or when a patient requires macular degeneration treatment Some of...
...genetics, level of social support, coping style, and personality type influence a person’s vulnerability to stress, meaning that some people are more likely to become stressed than others (1, 2, 3). Plus,...
...in the lung and/or pleura Certain rare genetic conditions, such as Marfan syndrome, homocystinuria and Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) This develops as a complication of existing lung disease,...
...the bloodstream. Enzyme defects: This may be caused by certain genetic disorders which cause disordered processing of uric acid, such as Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, also known as juvenile gout. In people...
...obtained by scraping or exfoliation, and fine-needle biopsies. * **Applications:** * Detecting cancerous and precancerous cells (e.g., Pap smear). * Evaluating inflammatory or infectious processes. * Diagnosing genetic disorders....
...it is believed to be an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. Various factors, including infections and genetic predisposition, may trigger the development of PMR....
