Diseases
27 Feb 2004
Krabbe disease (globoid cell leukodystrophy; galactosylceramide lipidosis)
Krabbe disease or globoid cell leukodystrophy is an inherited disorder of the enzyme galactocerebroside beta-galactosidase (galactosylcereamidase).
Blood
27 Feb 2004
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)
Antiphospholipid syndrome is the formation of antiphospholipid antibodies and blood clots in blood vessels. It is associated with recurrent miscarriage.
Diseases
25 Feb 2004
West Nile virus (flavivirus infection)
West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease that causes flu-like and gastrointestinal symptoms in mild cases, and may cause encephalitis. It can be fatal.
Diseases
25 Feb 2004
Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a neurological condition characterised by damage to the myelin sheath, a fatty substance that surrounds nerve fibres.
Diseases
24 Feb 2004
Multiple system atrophy (Shy-Drager syndrome)
Multiple system atrophy is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It can affect balance, coordination and speech, and cause postural hypotension.
Diseases
23 Feb 2004
Reye's syndrome
Reye's syndrome is a childhood condition of fat accumulation in the liver and kidneys, after upper respiratory infections like chicken pox and influenza.
Diseases
23 Feb 2004
Aicardi syndrome
Aicardi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder of the brain that only affects girls. It causes infantile spasms, mental retardation and eye disorders.
Diseases
23 Feb 2004
Arachnoiditis
Arachnoiditis refers to the inflammation of the meninges and subarachnoid space, two structures that surround the brain and spinal cord.
Diseases
21 Feb 2004
Aseptic meningitis (sterile meningitis)
Aseptic or sterile meningitis refers to inflammation of the brain and its lining (meninges) not caused by bacteria. It may be cause by a virus…
