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What Is Tuberous Sclerosis Complex? Tuberous sclerosis complex is caused by changes in the TSC1 or TSC2 genes. These genes normally help regulate cell growth. When their function is disrupted, . . .
What Is Friedreich Ataxia? Friedreich ataxia is an inherited disorder that primarily affects the nervous system and can also involve the heart, muscles, and other organs. Symptoms commonly begin during . . .
What Are Gene and Cell Therapies? Gene therapy involves changing or adding genetic material inside a person's cells to help treat or prevent disease. Cell therapy involves introducing, modifying, or . . .
What Is Severe Asthma? Severe asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that continues to cause symptoms even with standard asthma treatment. The condition may involve: Persistent airway . . .
What Is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis? ALS is a disease that damages upper and lower motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. As these nerve cells degenerate, muscles no longer . . .
What Is Axial Spondyloarthritis? Axial spondyloarthritis is an autoimmune-related inflammatory condition that mainly affects the axial skeleton. The disease includes two forms: Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis Ankylosing spondylitis (radiographic axial spondyloarthritis) Both . . .
What Is Cancer Immunotherapy? The immune system naturally detects and destroys abnormal cells. However, some cancer cells develop ways to avoid immune detection. Immunotherapy works by: Activating the immune system Helping . . .
What Is Vasculitis? Vasculitis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks blood vessel walls, leading to inflammation. The condition can affect: Small blood vessels Medium-sized blood vessels Large blood vessels Commonly affected . . .
What Is Psoriatic Arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joints and surrounding tissues. The condition may affect: Fingers and toes Wrists Knees Ankles Spine Tendons and . . .
What Is COPD? COPD is a progressive lung disease that causes inflammation and damage to the airways and air sacs of the lungs. Common symptoms include: Shortness of breath Chronic cough Increased . . .