Symptoms and Diagnosis

The Zika virus, first discovered in Uganda in 1947, has become a global concern in recent years. In 2015 and 2016, a Zika virus outbreak occurred in the Americas, the [...]

Chiari malformations are structural defects in the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for balance and coordination. While some people with this condition may not [...]

Ebola is a rare but deadly virus that can cause severe illness in humans. It was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since [...]

Typhoid fever, also known as enteric fever, is a serious illness caused by infection with the Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi bacteria. A related bacteria called [...]

Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It primarily affects children but can also occur in adults. The most recognizable [...]

Meniere's disease is a rare inner ear condition that can cause vertigo (a spinning sensation), tinnitus (ringing in the ear), and hearing loss. Usually, only one ear is [...]

Essential tremor (ET) is a common nerve disorder that causes uncontrollable shaking in various parts of the body, most often affecting the hands, arms, head, voice box, [...]

Chordoma is a rare type of bone cancer that develops in the bones of the skull and spine. With only about 300 cases diagnosed in the United States each year, it affects [...]

A Pap smear, also known as a Pap test, is a screening procedure used to detect cervical cancer in women. It involves collecting cells from the cervix, which is the lower, [...]

Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves sideways, forming a "C" or "S" shape. It affects about 2-3% of Americans, mostly between the ages of 10 [...]