Polymyositis: A Comprehensive Guide to Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Introduction & Background of Polymyositis – Chronic Muscle Inflammation Polymyositis (PM) is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease that belongs to […]
Sjögren’s Syndrome: Beyond Dryness – A Guide to the Systemic Autoimmune Disease
Introduction & Background of Sjögren’s Syndrome Sjögren’s Syndrome (pronounced “SHOW-grens”) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disorder. In autoimmune diseases, the […]
Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to the Autoimmune Nerve Disorder
Introduction & Background of Guillain-Barré Syndrome Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare, rapid-onset neurological disorder in which the body’s immune […]
Navigating Myasthenia Gravis: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Voluntary Muscle Weakness
Introduction & Background of Myasthenia Gravis – Weakness in Voluntary Muscles Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder […]
Behçet’s Disease: A Comprehensive Guide to Systemic Vasculitis
Introduction & Background of Behçet’s Disease – Blood vessel inflammation Behçet’s Disease, also known as Behçet’s Syndrome, is a rare, […]
Unraveling Churg-Strauss Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to EGPA
Introduction & Background of Churg-Strauss Syndrome – Inflammation of blood vessels Churg-Strauss Syndrome (CSS), now more commonly known as Eosinophilic […]
Unmasking Goodpasture Syndrome: A Guide to the Autoimmune Attack on Lungs and Kidneys
Introduction & Background of Goodpasture Syndrome Goodpasture Syndrome (GPS), also known as Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane (Anti-GBM) disease, is a rare […]
Dystonia: A Comprehensive Guide to Involuntary Muscle Contractions
Introduction & Background of Dystonia – Involuntary Muscle Contractions Dystonia is a complex neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary, sustained […]
For a general audience: Understanding Rasmussen’s Encephalitis: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction & Background of Rasmussen’s Encephalitis Rasmussen’s encephalitis (RE) is an extremely rare and devastating chronic neurological disorder characterized by […]
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): A Comprehensive Overview
Introduction & Background of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a […]