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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease | Johns Hopkins Medicine
<b>Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease</b> is an inherited disorder that affects the nerves supplying the feet, legs, hands, and arms. It is caused by gene defects that</b> ...
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Helicobacter Pylori | Johns Hopkins Medicine
<b>Helicobacter pylori</b> (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can damage the tissue in your stomach and the first part of your small</b> ...
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Multiple Sclerosis: Why Are Women More at Risk?
With MS, like other autoimmune diseases such as <b>lupus</b>, your body’s immune system (which is designed to fight germs and other invaders that threaten your</b> ...
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Common Characteristics of Liver Disease | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Some common liver disease symptoms include the following, each of which are described briefly below: Jaundice. A yellowing of the skin and eyes. Cholestasis. Liver</b> ...
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Scleroderma Treatment | Johns Hopkins Medicine
410-955-5000 Maryland. 855-695-4872 Outside of Maryland. +1-410-502-7683 International. Scleroderma is a chronic disease that can affect both the patient’s</b> ...
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Hemochromatosis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
<b>Hemochromatosis</b> is a metabolic disorder in which your organs accumulate excess iron, leading to organ damage. Hereditary <b>hemochromatosis</b> affects one</b> ...
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Metabolic Myopathy | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Metabolic myopathies are rare genetic diseases that affect metabolism — the processes through which the body’s cells convert fuel sources into usable energy.</b> ...
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Mumps in Adults | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Mumps is caused by a virus. A person can spread mumps by coughing, sneezing, or talking. It can also be spread by sharing items such as cups and utensils. And by</b> ...
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Botulinum Toxin Injectables for Migraines - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Licensed medical professionals treat migraines by injecting botulinum toxin into multiple areas around the head and neck. The treatments are approved for select</b> ...
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Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST) | Johns Hopkins Medicine
<b>Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis</b> (CVST) occurs when a blood clot forms in the brain’s venous sinuses. This prevents blood from draining out of the brain. As</b> ...
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