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Moebius syndrome is a rare disorder affecting the muscles used in facial expression and eye movement. It is also known as congenital facial diplegia, congenital ophthalmoplegia, and facial paresis. The syndrome is present from birth, and affected infants may have feeding difficulties. People with Moebius syndrome lack all facial expressions such as smiling, frowning, or

The term "personality disorder" is relatively new in the field of mental health. The traits seen with these disorders used to be considered part of a person's natural personality and therefore untreatable. The exact causes of personality disorders are unclear but are likely to be a combination of factors that may vary between individuals. Some

While occlusion refers to the proper alignment of teeth in the upper and lower jaws so that they fit together to create a healthy "bite," malocclusion refers to a disruption of this alignment and incorrect relation between the upper and lower teeth. Malocclusion results in malfunction of the major components involved in chewing including the

The term dermatitis refers to inflammation of the skin and is usually characterized by a rash, itching and skin lesions such as blisters or pustules that may leak and crust over. A sensation of tingling, burning and stinging are other typical features. Main types of dermatitis Atopic dermatitis Also known of as eczema, atopic dermatitis

Snoring refers to the snorting or rattling noise made by an individual during breathing associated with sleep. It is produced by the vibration of the soft palate and other soft tissues in the mouth, nose or throat. Snoring can be soft and infrequent, or loud and frequent, varying with the individual. Snoring can be graded

After responding to a family disturbance call, police officers in Rochester, N.Y., handcuffed and pepper-sprayed a 9-year-old girl who was in obvious distress after accusing her mother of stabbing her father on Friday. In disturbing bodycam footage released by the Rochester Police Department, the girl, whose name is being withheld and whose face is blurred

A World Health Organization team investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic has visited a provincial disease control center that had an early hand in managing the outbreak. The WHO investigators arrived in the Hubei provincial capital, Wuhan, last month to look for clues and have visited hospitals that treated many of the earliest patients

The universal genetic code is made up of several codons or triplet bases. The standard code has evolved over time to minimize coding errors. There are a total of 64 codons in the genetic code arising from the permutation and combination of the 4 bases in nucleic acids. The genetic code is degenerate i.e. more

Amnesia or memory loss is associated with stress, anxiety and frustration and is often very distressing for the patient as well as for his or her family and friends. Types of treatment for amnesia Treatment of amnesia and memory loss include (1-4): Cognitive therapy using speech or language therapist can be of help in patients

Amnesia or memory loss is associated with stress, anxiety and frustration and is often very distressing for the patient as well as for his or her family and friends. Types of treatment for amnesia Treatment of amnesia and memory loss include (1-4): Cognitive therapy using speech or language therapist can be of help in patients

The definition of vision impairment by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says a visually impaired person’s eyesight cannot be corrected to a “normal level”. It may be said that visual impairment is the functional limitation of the eye or eyes or the vision system. This leads to (1-5) – Loss of visual

The huge, worldwide increase in the use of mobile telephones over recent decades has been accompanied by increasing concern over the potential adverse health effects associated with exposure to radiation from the devices. Concerns are based on fears that exposure to the microwaves emitted by mobile phones is damaging to human health. These concerns have

Anaphylaxis is a life threatening medical emergency. It is basically a severe and deadly form of allergic reaction that can affect several systems of the body. Anaphylaxis is also known as anaphylaxis shock. The vital areas affected by anaphylaxis include:- Breathing and airways Larynx or the voice box that forms the opening of the airways

Gene-editing techniques based on synthetic nucleases and transcription factors have enabled the targeted modification of gene sequence and expression. They have been used to directly targeted gene addition for therapeutic purposes, knock out genes associated with diseases and correct pathogenic mutations. Currently there are four major classes of engineered nucleases employed for genome editing purposes:

Although the exact pathology of rosacea is not yet clear, some evidence suggests that vitamin D and its involvment in modulating the immune system is indicated. Vitamin D and its analogues have previously been shown to be associated with other chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo and acne. One study1 examined the

Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) represent a heterogeneous group of genetic lysosomal storage disorders caused by the deficiency of enzymes catalyzing the degradation of glycosaminoglycans (previously known as mucopolysaccharides). This leads to accumulation of glycosaminoglycans in the lysosomes of most cells, resulting in cell, tissue and organ dysfunction. The first successful treatment for mucopolysaccharidoses was bone marrow transplantation,

Where do you go when you feel scared, confused, and lonely after a life-altering diagnosis? For many people, the answer is…online. In WH’s 2021 Owning It series, you’ll meet nine self-starters who used social media and digital tools to seek solutions and community they couldn’t find elsewhere. Barriers, broken. When I woke up one morning

It is important to remember that no two persons with brain cancer tend to show same symptoms or signs. In addition, brain tumors and cancers may be sometimes difficult to diagnose as most of their symptoms and signs are commonplace and sometimes overlap with other ailments. That said, the severity and extent of symptoms caused

Obesity usually is caused by the underlying pathology of accumulation of excess body fat. It impairs health to a great extent especially by raising the risk of other chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. Obesity is defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeding 30 kg/m2. Obesity is one of the most prevalent

Canker sores are the commonest cause of mouth ulcers. They are usually benign and resolve on their own in 1 to 3 weeks. However, these sores are extremely painful and may lead to severe discomfort. There may be difficulty in eating and speaking in severe cases of canker sores. The sores are commonly diagnosed clinically