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Results 1 - 10 of 16 for Acquired disorder
  1. Kidney Cysts (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... there is kidney failure, dialysis or kidney transplants. Acquired cystic kidney disease (ACKD) happens in people who have chronic kidney ...
  2. Infection Control (National Library of Medicine)  
    Every year, lives are lost because of the spread of infections in hospitals. Health care workers can take steps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. ...
  3. Anemia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... anemia, a condition that can be inherited or acquired G6PD deficiency, a metabolic disorder Anemia can make you feel tired, cold, dizzy, ...
  4. Breathing Problems (National Library of Medicine)  
    When you're short of breath, it's hard or uncomfortable for you to take in the oxygen your body needs. You may feel as if you're not getting enough air. Sometimes ...
  5. HIV (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... puts you at risk for other infections and diseases. What is AIDS? AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is the final stage of ...
  6. Platelet Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are blood cells. They form in your bone marrow, a sponge-like tissue in your bones. Platelets play a major role in blood ...
  7. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... known reason Hereditary CJD, which runs in families Acquired CJD, which occurs from contact with infected tissue, usually during a medical procedure Cattle can get a disease related to CJD called bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) ...
  8. Immune System and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). People with AIDS have badly damaged immune systems. They get an increasing number of severe illnesses.
  9. Occupational Health for Health Care Providers (National Library of Medicine)  
    Health care workers are exposed to many job hazards. These can include : Infections Needle injuries Back injuries Allergy-causing substances Violence Stress Follow ...
  10. Hemophilia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... children. Hemophilia that is not inherited is called acquired ... disorders, cancer, or allergic reactions to certain medicines. Sometimes ...
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