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Results 1 - 10 of 22 for dystrophy
  1. Muscular Dystrophy (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is muscular dystrophy (MD)? Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of more than 30 genetic diseases. They cause weakness of the muscles. Over time, the weakness gets worse ...
  2. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition. It causes intense pain, usually in the arms, hands, legs, or feet. It may happen after an injury, ...
  3. Corneal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the cornea include: Refractive errors Allergies Infections Injuries Dystrophies - conditions in which parts of the cornea lose ...
  4. Retinal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    The retina is a layer of tissue in the back of your eye that senses light and sends images to your brain. In the center of this nerve tissue is the macula. ...
  5. Eye Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Some eye problems are minor and don't last long. But some can lead to a permanent loss of vision. Common eye problems include: Refractive errors Cataracts - ...
  6. Amyloidosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Amyloidosis occurs when abnormal proteins called amyloids build up and form deposits. The deposits can collect in organs such as the kidney and heart. This can cause ...
  7. Autoimmune Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are autoimmune diseases? Your immune system protects you from disease and infection by attacking germs that get into your body, such as viruses and ...
  8. Bone Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your bones help you move, give you shape and support your body. They are living tissues that rebuild constantly throughout your life. During childhood and ...
  9. Degenerative Nerve Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Degenerative nerve diseases affect many of your body's activities, such as balance, movement, talking, breathing, and heart function. Many of these diseases are genetic. ...
  10. Dwarfism (National Library of Medicine)  
    People with dwarfism have short stature. This means that their height is under 4' 10" as an adult. They are usually of normal intelligence. Dwarfism most often ...
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