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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease)

September 6, 2010

Pathophysiology a group of disorders with progressive upper and lower motor neuron disease causing progressive motor weakness Signs and … [Read more...]

Former NFL Fullback Diagnosed With Lou Gehrig’s Disease

August 21, 2010

Former Philadelphia Eagle fullback Kevin Turner has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease (aka ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.) Related … [Read more...]

Was Lou Gehrig Misdiagnosed With Lou Gehrig’s Disease?

August 17, 2010

In a study to be published tomorrow in a leading journal of neuropathology, researchers are now questioning whether some patients diagnosed with Lou … [Read more...]

Wernicke’s Syndrome

February 14, 2010

Pathophysiology 1) caused by thiamine deficiency (vitamin B1) 2) usually (but not always) seen in chronic alcoholism Signs and Symptoms 1) … [Read more...]

Neuroblastoma

February 13, 2010

Pathophysiology 1) malignant tumor of neural crest origin, from adrenal medulla or sympathetic ganglia 2) 33% of tumors occur in adrenals, 33% in … [Read more...]

Meningioma

February 13, 2010

Pathophysiology 1) tumor of arachnoid cells of meninges 2) usually attached to dura 3) may invade skull but rarely invades brain tissue 4) found … [Read more...]

Astrocytoma

February 10, 2010

Pathophysiology of Astrocytoma 1) primary brain tumor dervied from astrocytes 2) wide variation in differentiation - grade 1 (astrocytoma), grade 2 … [Read more...]

Down’s Syndrome (trisomy 21)

February 7, 2010

Pathophysiology congenital mental retardation caused by trisomy 21 (an extra chromosome 21) Signs and Symptoms 1) moderate mental retardation … [Read more...]

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

February 6, 2010

Pathophysiology 1) type of stress disorder with delayed, recurrent development of anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event 2) involves threat … [Read more...]

Rabies

January 31, 2010

Pathophysiology 1) cause is infection with Lyssavirus 2) virus attacks unmyelinated peripheral neurons and travels to spinal cord (retrograde at … [Read more...]

Pernicious Anemia

January 2, 2010

Pathophysiology 1) cause - lack of intrinsic factor in gastric secretions 2) adult form - deficiency of intrinsic factor owing to gastric atrophy … [Read more...]

Chediak-Higashi Syndrome

December 31, 2009

Pathophysiology 1) autosomal recessive congenital condition marked by defective lysosomal granules and poor chemotaxis 2) caused by abnormal … [Read more...]

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