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In more severe cases, it can escalate to difficulty swallowing, breathing problems, calcium deposits under the skin and aspiration pneumonia. Fewer than 5,000 people in the U.S. have this disease.
The drug, inebilizumab, was tested in patients suffering from myasthenia gravis, which is caused by an abnormal immune reaction that weakens the muscles that control the eyes, mouth, throat and limbs.
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a long-term neuromuscular junction disease that leads to varying degrees of skeletal muscle weakness. [1] The most commonly affected muscles are those of the eyes, face, and swallowing. [1][5] It can result in double vision, drooping eyelids, and difficulties in talking and walking. [1]
People with Parkinson’s disease may also experience depression and other emotional changes; trouble swallowing, chewing and speaking; urinary issues; constipation and skin issues, according to ...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neurone disease (MND) or Lou Gehrig's disease in the United States, is a rare, terminal neurodegenerative disorder that results in the progressive loss of both upper and lower motor neurons that normally control voluntary muscle contraction. [3] ALS is the most common form of the motor ...
Psoriasis is a long-lasting, noncontagious autoimmune disease characterized by patches of abnormal skin. [4][5] These areas are red, pink, or purple, dry, itchy, and scaly. [8][3] Psoriasis varies in severity from small localized patches to complete body coverage. [3] Injury to the skin can trigger psoriatic skin changes at that spot, which is ...
Frequency. 1 in 5,000 [1] Ehlers–Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of 13 genetic connective-tissue disorders. [7] Symptoms often include loose joints, joint pain, stretchy velvety skin, and abnormal scar formation. [1] These may be noticed at birth or in early childhood. [3]
Rates of enterovirus D68 infections are rising, and the virus could lead to a rare polio-like condition in children. Dr. Leana Wen tells parents what they need to know.