Acanthosis nigricans has links with obesity and diabetes, and treatment involves addressing the underlying disorder. In rare cases, a malignant
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300 blind mice uncover genetic causes of eye disease
Hundreds of new genes linked to blindness and other vision disorders have been identified in a screen of mouse strains.
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Loss of appetite: Causes, other symptoms, and treatment
Alongside a loss of appetite, a person may also experience fatigue and weight loss if they are not eating enough
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Lateral collateral ligament sprain: Causes and symptoms
While knee injuries represent up to 39 percent of all injuries in athletes, lateral ligament injuries are less common. Many
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Hyperpigmentation: Treatment, types, and causes
Types of hyperpigmentation include age spots, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Each of these has different cause and a range of
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Erythema multiforme: Symptoms, pictures, causes, treatment
Erythema multiforme can affect people of any age, with children representing 20 percent of cases. However, it most commonly occurs
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Scientists illuminate causes of hepatitis B virus-associated acute liver failure
National Institutes of Health scientists and their collaborators found that hepatitis B virus (HBV)-associated acute liver failure (ALF)—a rare condition
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Emotional exhaustion: Causes, symptoms, risk factors, and prevention
When people experience emotional exhaustion, it can make them feel emotionally drained, overwhelmed, and fatigued. These feelings tend to build
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Genetic flaw causes problems for many with hypothyroidism
With an estimated 120 million prescriptions filled each year, the thyroid medicine levothyroxine (marketed as Synthroid ) is one of
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Symptoms, causes, and complications
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) usually affects the hands and feet first, but it can occur in any joint. It usually involves
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