Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a rare but deadly viral infection. Hantaviruses are a family of viruses which can cause…
Heliotrope Rash
Heliotrope rash is caused by dermatomyositis (DM), a rare connective tissue disease. People with this disease have a violet or…
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition involving our central nervous system (CNS). With multiple sclerosis, our immune system attacks…
Quitting Smoking
Nicotine and vaping both make addictive, so quitting smoking can be difficult. The severity of withdrawal symptoms depends on how…
Anaplasmosis
Anaplasmosis is part of a group of diseases that spread through tick bites (tick-borne disease) caused by the bacterium Anaplasma…
Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps also called “Nasal polyposis” are painless and benign (noncancerous) growths. They form in the mucosa (thin, soft tissue)…
Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever (also known as scarlatina in older literature references) is a syndrome characterized by a blanching, erythematous, maculopapular rash…
Muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a group of conditions that damage and weaken our muscles over time. This damage and weakness are…
Pericardial Effusion
Pericardial effusion is a collection of excess fluid in our pericardium (the sac around our heart). When it happens quickly…