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Tardive dyskinesia /ˈtɑrdɨv ˌdɪskɨˈniːʒə/ is a difficult-to-treat and often incurable form of dyskinesia a disorder resulting in involuntary repetitive body movements. In this form of dyskinesia the involuntary movements are […]

A congenital disorder or congenital disease is a condition existing at birth and often before birth or that develops during the first month of life (neonatal disease) regardless of causation.

Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina. It can result in discharge itching and pain and is often associated with an irritation or infection of the vulva. It is usually […]

Burnout is a psychological term that refers to long-term exhaustion and diminished interest in work. Research indicates general practitioners have the highest proportion of burnout cases; according to a recent […]

Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is characterised by chronic widespread pain and allodynia (a heightened and painful response to pressure). Fibromyalgia symptoms are not restricted to pain leading to the use […]

Tietz syndrome also called Tietz albinism-deafness syndrome or albinism and deafness of Tietz is an autosomal dominant congenital disorder characterized by deafness and leucism. It is caused by a mutation […]

Tietze syndrome is a benign inflammation of one or more of the costal cartilages. It was first described in 1921 by the German surgeon Alexander Tietze (1864–1927).Though thought to be […]

A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra caused by injury or disease such as urinary tract infections or other forms of urethritis.

Hyperprolactinaemia or hyperprolactinemia (HP) is the presence of abnormally high levels of prolactin in the blood. Normal levels are less than 500 mIU/L [20 ng/mL or µg/L] for women and […]

In Fructose bisphosphatase deficiency there is not enough fructose bisphosphatase for gluconeogenesis to occur correctly. Glycolysis (the breakdown of glucose) will still work as it does not use this enzyme.