Acute colonic ileus or Ogilvie's syndrome is an acute nonmechanical ... with the patient demonstrating more severe abdominal symptoms and peritoneal signs; risk of colonic perforation appears ...

When healthcare providers dismiss symptoms, it can cause lasting harm. A new study reveals how such invalidation affects ...

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Moebius syndrome is a rare condition that affects several cranial nerves, impairing the muscles that control facial ...

These individuals have very fair skin and light-colored hair. Additional symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome include cognitive impairment, ranging from mild to moderate; genital underdevelopment ...

The most common cause of green nail syndrome is the superbug bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Famed for hard-to-treat ...

'Broken heart syndrome' is a condition that occurs when the pumping function of a person's heart weakens due to emotional or physical stress Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE.

The problem occurs at a specific growth stage – typically between V3 and V5 – as the corn seed roots are handing off their ...

People with Williams Syndrome treat strangers as their new best friends. Now the condition is giving clues to our evolutionary past – and what makes us human. Imagine walking down the street and ...

Diabetes can be sneaky, often presenting subtle symptoms that are easily overlooked. Frequent urination, constant thirst, unexplained weight loss, and persistent fatigue are common indicators.

Marfan syndrome, beyond its known cardiovascular effects, increases brain inflammation and vulnerability to neurological damage, particularly after reduced oxygen supply.