Overview Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the nerves. This leads to muscle weakness, numbness, and sometimes paralysis. It can affect people of all ages but is more common in adults and men. The condition can progress rapidly and requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms of Guillain-Barre […]

What is Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)? Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a serious heart condition that happens when the blood flow to the heart suddenly decreases or stops. This can lead to chest pain (angina) or a heart attack (myocardial infarction). It is a medical emergency that needs quick treatment to prevent damage to the

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Overview Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It develops when the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelets. These abnormal cells grow rapidly and interfere with the production of normal blood cells, making it hard for

Overview Acute Lymphoid Leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It develops when the bone marrow produces too many immature white blood cells called lymphoblasts. These abnormal cells grow rapidly and crowd out normal blood cells, making it hard for the body to function properly. ALL is the

Actinic keratosis (ak-TIN-ik ker-uh-TOE-sis) also called solar keratosis is a skin condition where there is a rough, scaly patch on the skin caused by too much sun exposure over the years. It usually appears on areas that get a lot of exposure to sunlight, like the face, lips, ears, forearms, scalp, neck, or hands.These patches