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Ulcerative Colitis: Understanding Flares, Remission, and Surgical Options
Ulcerative Colitis, commonly called UC, is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease affecting the colon and rectum. The disease is characterized…
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn’s Disease vs Ulcerative Colitis — What Differs
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, commonly called IBD, is a chronic autoimmune condition causing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. IBD includes two…
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Sjögren’s Syndrome: Dry Eyes, Dry Mouth, and the Systemic Disease Behind Them
Sjögren’s Syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the salivary and lacrimal glands, causing severe dryness…
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Ankylosing Spondylitis: The Inflammatory Arthritis That Fuses the Spine
Ankylosing Spondylitis, commonly called AS, is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that primarily affects the spine and the joints where…
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Relapsing-Remitting MS vs Progressive MS: What the Difference Means for Treatment
The fundamental difference between Relapsing-Remitting MS, or RRMS, and Progressive MS is the pattern of disease progression and the way…
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Multiple Sclerosis: Types, Progression, and What the Latest Treatments Offer
Multiple Sclerosis, commonly called MS, is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the myelin, the protective coating…
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Psoriatic Arthritis: When Psoriasis Attacks the Joints
Psoriatic Arthritis, commonly called PsA, is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that develops in people with psoriasis, causing inflammation of…
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Psoriasis: More Than a Skin Disease — the Systemic Inflammation Behind the Plaques
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects the skin, and often affects other organs and body systems. While…
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Early Signs That Distinguish It From Normal Joint Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis, commonly called RA, is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the lining of the joints,…
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Lupus (SLE): The ‘Great Imitator’ That Affects Millions and Is Still Misunderstood
Lupus, formally known as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, or SLE, is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the…
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Long QT Syndrome: The Heart Rhythm Disorder That Can Trigger Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Long QT Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting the electrical system of the heart. The condition causes abnormal heart…
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Brugada Syndrome: The Genetic Heart Condition Behind Some Unexplained Sudden Deaths
Brugada Syndrome is a rare genetic heart condition that affects how electrical signals move through the heart. The condition causes…
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Devic’s Disease (NMOSD): The Optic Nerve and Spinal Cord Attack Often Confused With MS
Devic’s Disease, now called Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, or NMOSD, is a rare autoimmune neurological condition characterized by inflammation of…
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Transverse Myelitis: The Spinal Cord Inflammation That Can Strike Without Warning
Transverse Myelitis is a rare neurological disorder characterized by inflammation of the spinal cord that develops suddenly, sometimes over hours…
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Addison’s Disease: The Adrenal Insufficiency That Caused JFK’s Famous Health Struggles
Addison’s Disease is a rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the adrenal glands, causing them to produce insufficient…
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