Down’s syndrome and hyposalivation: New insights
NEW YORK, US: Reduced salivary flow is a well-recognised feature of Down’s syndrome and is thought to contribute to the high prevalence of periodontal disease in this patient group. However,…
Uncommon Autonomic Tachycardia Syndrome Linked to Classic Dermatomyositis
Classic dermatomyositis (DM) had a significant association with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a retrospective study found. Patients with DM and concurrent POTS were all women and significantly younger than…
Brain Aging Advances More Quickly for People With Metabolic Syndrome
Middle-aged and older adults with metabolic syndrome had older-appearing brains, a large imaging study from the U.K. Biobank cohort suggested. Participants with metabolic syndrome had a significantly higher brain age…
As Alpha-gal Syndrome Spreads, Rural Providers Are on the ‘Front Line’
by Gretel Kauffman Hikers in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Oklahoma. In the last four years, Clark Giles’s world has become a bit…
Living with Pearson Syndrome: One Family’s Story
Ruby Marshall is five years old. Her favourite colours are pink, green, and purple, and she adores her teddy bear, Minnie, as well as her dogs, Bobby and Monty. In…
What to Know About Alpha-Gal Syndrome, the Life-Threatening, Tick-Borne Meat Allergy
It’s common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: alpha-gal syndrome, a…
First Guideline on Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome Released
A new U.S. guideline covers the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. CKM syndrome is defined as a health disorder stemming from connections among heart disease, kidney…
ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
What is ME/CFS? Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), sometimes called ME, is a condition that affects multiple areas of the body. It causes long-lasting, extreme exhaustion that doesn’t get better…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | Nemours KidsHealth
Overview What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal problem that affects the colon (the large intestine). It can cause cramps, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and…
