HistoryCause and symptomsGeneticsEpidemiologyCase reportsDiagnosis and treatmentReferencesFurther reading Jervell and Lange Nielsen syndrome (JLNS) is a rare cardio-auditory disorder with an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance. JLNS was first reported in Norway in 1957. Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, a prolonged QTc interval, and a high risk of sudden cardiac death are some characteristic features of JLNS. […]

Autosomal recessive osteopetrosis (ARO)Autosomal dominant osteopetrosis (ADO)X-linkedDiagnosis and treatmentReferencesFurther reading Osteopetrosis is a rare bone disorder that occurs due to defects in osteoclast formation and function. It constitutes a group of skeletal conditions ranging from very mild to severe disease phenotypes. A rare and heterogeneous condition, osteopetrosis can provide significant difficulties for clinicians. The treatment […]

What is rheumatic disease?How do rheumatic diseases affect reproductive health?Guidance for the management of reproductive health in rheumatic patientsReferences Further reading  Evaluating the reproductive health of people with rheumatic disease is imperative because it might affect their fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Most healthy women face tremendous physical and emotional anxiety during pregnancy, and women with rheumatic […]

A U.S. lawmaker is taking action after a KHN investigation exposed weaknesses in the federal system meant to stop repeat Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) said he decided to introduce a bill in the House late last week after KHN’s reporting revealed what he called a “shocking loophole.” “The ability […]

A type of chronic leukemia can simmer for many years. Some patients may need treatment to manage this type of blood cancer — called myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) — while others may go through long periods of watchful waiting. But for a small percentage of patients, the slower paced disease can transform into an aggressive cancer, […]

IntroductionCommon causes of functional indigestionCommon causes of organic indigestionComplicationsReferencesFurther reading Indigestion, or dyspepsia, describes any discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen. The symptoms of dyspepsia include heartburn, early satiety, burping, gas, and nausea, among various similar gastrointestinal issues. Most adults have experienced indigestion at some point in their lives, usually unaccompanied by any other serious illness. […]

IntroductionWhy veterinary vaccines are important?Types of veterinary vaccinesHow can veterinary vaccines positively impact human health?How can veterinary vaccines adversely affect human health?ReferencesFurther Reading The use of veterinary vaccines is increasing exponentially to protect both animal health and public health. However, there is evidence indicating that humans unintentionally exposed to veterinary vaccines can develop adverse events. […]

Aging is an inevitable facet of life, and yet the biology underlying this actuality remains poorly understood. Despite impacting every organ in the body, aging cannot be attributed simply to a single pathway, and the mechanisms surrounding the significant changes in the brain are less clear. Aging of the brain. Image Credit: Chinnapong/Shutterstock.com The causes […]

IntroductionSleepSleep, Learning and MemoryMemory ConsolidationRole of Sleep in Memory ConsolidationStages of Sleep and Memory TypesSleep Deprivation and MemoryDiscreet Doubts and Future ResearchReferencesFurther Reading Research undertaken over the last century has revealed that sleep plays a role in the mechanisms directing normal cognitive and developmental processes, including the consolidation of memories. This article will explore the […]

KHN chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed health care costs and the fiscal health of Medicare and Social Security on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal” on Sept. 28. She also discussed President Joe Biden’s comments about the covid-19 pandemic being “over,” as well as health inflation, the government funding bill, and other domestic news on WAMU/NPR’s “1A” […]