Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksEffectivenessAvailabilityWho Can Get It?Side EffectsRisk of Myocarditis and PericarditisFundingNext in COVID-19 Vaccine Brand GuideAn Overview of the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Effectiveness Availability Who Can Get It? Side Effects Risk of Myocarditis and Pericarditis Funding Next in COVID-19 Vaccine Brand Guide Pfizer’s BNT162b2 mRNA Covid-19 vaccine was the firstvaccineagainst the novelcoronavirus (COVID-19)approved for distribution in the United States....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisSimilar ConditionsTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Similar Conditions Treatment Prevention Photosensitive epilepsy is rare, affecting an estimated 3% of people who have epilepsy, and only rarely affecting people who do not have epilepsy. Symptoms of Photosensitive Epilepsy Photosensitive seizures generally start during childhood, but they can begin at a later age. A photosensitive seizure can involve a variety of symptoms, including involuntary (not on purpose) shaking and jerking of the body and/or impaired consciousness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Pollen allergies, which are also often described as seasonal allergies, can cause symptoms such as sniffling, sneezing, and watery eyes. There are many types of pollen that come from trees, grass, weeds, and other plants. Trees typically pollinate in the spring, grasses in the summer, and weeds in the fall. However, this is not a hard and fast rule, as some species of plants pollinate outside of their expected seasons....

Polycythemia verais a disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells, white blood cells, andplatelets, which can lead to an increased risk of blood clots.Having too many red blood cells is the most prominent clinical sign of polycythemia vera. A mutation in a gene for JAK2, a protein involved in signaling within the cell, has been found in many people with this condition.spanteldotru / Getty ImagesWho Gets Polycythemia Vera?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a serious disease in which theJohn Cunningham (JC) virusinfects multiple areas of the brain, damaging it as the infection rapidly worsens and causing lasting consequences—not uncommonly, death. While PML is very rare, some disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) used totreat multiple sclerosis (MS)can increase your risk of developing it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment A proximalhumeralfracture is a broken bone that occurs near your shoulder joint. “Proximal” refers to being close to your body, and “humeral” refers to the arm bone known as the humerus. A proximal humeral fracture can be a painful injury that limits your ability to move your arm and shoulder. This can have a significant impact on your ability to work, perform household duties, or enjoy recreational activities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryWhat Are the Symptoms of Pseudodementia?DifferencesDementia and DepressionScreening/DiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History What Are the Symptoms of Pseudodementia? Differences Dementia and Depression Screening/Diagnosis Treatment “Pseudodementia” is a term—not an official diagnosis—that is sometimes used to describe symptoms that resembledementiabut are actually due to other conditions, most commonly depression.Thus, depressive pseudodementia has symptoms of dementia but, unlike true dementia, these symptoms may be reversible with treatment for depression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping This article discusses the causes of pseudofolliculitis barbae, what it looks like, and how it can be prevented and treated. Photo: LaylaBird / Getty Images Pseudofolliculitis Barbae Symptoms Pseudofolliculitis barbae affects thehair folliclesand surrounding skin in areas whereterminal hair—the thicker, coarser hair that begins to develop after puberty—grows. The condition is most common in the beard area (the lower cheeks, jawline, chin, and neck)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is PsA?StressIllnessSkin TraumaDrug InteractionsAlcohol/CigarettesDietCold/Dry WeatherSymptomsTreatmentsNo Known Cure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is PsA? Stress Illness Skin Trauma Drug Interactions Alcohol/Cigarettes Diet Cold/Dry Weather Symptoms Treatments No Known Cure Researchers know thatpsoriatic arthritisflares when the immune system becomes overactive and creates inflammation, leading to pain and swelling. They just don’t knowwhyit becomes overactive. This article describes the eight primary triggers of psoriatic arthritis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewSymptomsCauses/Risk FactorsScreening/DiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Symptoms Causes/Risk Factors Screening/Diagnosis Treatment Prevention The rectum is the last six inches of the large intestine. Like other organs in the body, the rectum is vulnerable to many diseases and conditions, including cancer. Rectal cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the rectum. This article will discuss what rectal cancer is and its symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Verywell / Emily Roberts Symptomatology of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis includes but is not limited to: FatigueDifficulty walkingNumbness or tingling of the arms, legs, or face,WeaknessVision deficitsVertigoPainBladder and bowel problemsCognitive deficitsMood changes Signs and Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis While the etiology of multiple sclerosis is still not known, it is believed to be the result of an abnormal immune response against the central nervous system, likely the result of exposure to certain environmental factors in patients with a genetic predisposition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Acidic blood can lead to increasingly serious symptoms, starting with sleepiness and progressing to coma. Respiratory acidosis is a medical emergency that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. This article looks at the symptoms and causes of respiratory acidosis plus how it’s diagnosed and treated. Acidosis: Understanding the Imbalance of Acids and Bases...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Summary A retinal tear is a common age-related eye condition. It causes eye floaters and flashes of light and may lead to more severe vision problems. On its own, a torn retina will not damage your eyesight. However, prompt treatment is needed. A retinal tear can quickly progress to aretinal detachment, which can cause permanent vision loss....