top of page

Search Results

Search results for "nephrotic syndrome"

391 results found

  • Strongyloidiasis in Immunosuppressed Patients: A Silent Threat with Lethal Potential

    transplantation, this infection can transform into disseminated strongyloidiasis or hyperinfection syndrome—a This can lead to hyperinfection syndrome, where the number of migrating larvae overwhelms the pulmonary symptoms in healthy hosts, immunosuppressed individuals can develop severe complications: Hyperinfection syndrome Eosinophilia is a helpful clue in immunocompetent individuals but may be absent in hyperinfection syndrome

  • Digital Eye Strain: A Growing Problem in the Smartphone Era

    Causes of Digital Eye Strain Digital eye strain, also called computer vision syndrome, happens when we Sources https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24802-computer-vision-syndrome https://www.mayoclinic.org

  • White Coat Hypertension

    the healthcare provider References: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23989-white-coat-syndrome 20Hypertension&utm_content=What%20Is%20White%20Coat%20Hypertension https://www.mycirclecare.com/white-coat-syndrome-increases-the-risk-of-heart-attack

  • PANS and PANDAS: A Mysterious Intersection of Infection and Mental Health

    By Nikki Elmi Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric PANDAS syndrome: What it is, causes, symptoms & treatment . Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23553-pandas-syndrome Nemours KidsHealth Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) . Stanford Medicine.

  • The Risks and Benefits of Cannabis Use: A Balanced Perspective

    Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Among long-term users of recreational marijuana, there have been increased cases of those who suffer from Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), as a symptom from chronic use of CHS is a form of cyclical vomiting syndrome, where one experiences episodes of nausea, vomiting, and Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: an update on the pathophysiology and management.  

  • What Makes You Tic?

    What is Tourette's Syndrome? Tics are the primary symptom of Tourette's Syndrome or TS. What is the cause of Tourette's Syndrome? Risk factors and causes for tourette syndrome. The genetics of Tourette syndrome. Tourette syndrome.

  • What is Hantavirus, and what should you know?

    Hantavirus can distinctly cause two different symptoms: hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome HPS.

  • When Your Body Turns Against You: Exploring Sjögren's Disease

    Genome-wide DNA methylation patterns in naive CD4+ T cells from patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome Sjogren Syndrome. In StatPearls . StatPearls Publishing.   The epidemiology of Sjögren's syndrome. Sjögren’s Syndrome and environmental factors. In R. Gerli, E. Bartoloni, & A. Alunno (Eds.), Sjögren's Syndrome  (pp. 157-170). Academic Press.  

  • Aging Presents a Salty Challenge

    increased susceptibility for hyponatremia (5): • Heart, liver, and/or kidney disease • Hypothyroidism • Syndrome Serum sodium levels and geriatric syndromes: an overlooked association.

  • Delete and re-write: how CRISPR-Cas9 is changing medicine

    a recent case study of how this lab technique has been used to remove the extra chromosome in Down syndrome A case study: using CRISPR to delete the extra chromosome in Down Syndrome Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic scientific study published in 2025, researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 to delete the extra chromosome behind Down syndrome

  • Bloating, Gas, and Pain: Could SIBO Be Masquerading as IBS?

    Many people know about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4342‑irritable‑bowel‑syndrome‑ibs Šuran Irritable bowel syndrome, the microbiota and the gut-brain axis. Bacterial overgrowth and irritable bowel syndrome: unifying hypothesis or a spurious consequence of proton

  • Mitochondria: Powerhouses of the Cell and Their Role in Health

    seizures, migraines Poor growth Breathing problems Fainting Examples of mitochondrial diseases Barth syndrome ophthalmoplegia (nuclear DNA and/or mtDNA) - weakness and an inability to move the eyes Kearns-Sayre syndrome Leigh syndrome (mtDNA) - gastrointestinal issues, loss of head control and motor skills, and seizures Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndromes (nuclear DNA) - muscle weakness, brain abnormalities, and liver disease Pearson syndrome (mtDNA) - anemia and pancreatic issues Neuropathy, ataxia, and retinitis pigmentosa

  • The Room is Spinning!: A Comprehensive Guide to Vestibular Disorders

    Anything from the common cold, measles, Lyme disease, to Guillain-Barré syndrome can cause severe vertigo Mal de Debarquement Syndrome - Most common in women aged 30-60, Mal de Debarquement Syndrome is a rare www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acoustic-neuroma/symptoms-causes/syc-20356127 Mal de Débarquement Syndrome Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24796-mal-de-debarquement-syndrome-mdds

  • The Pitfalls of POTS

    The name for this condition, Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), is far from glamorous or romantic. COVID-19 Induced Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): A Review. PMID: 37009342; PMCID: PMC10065129. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/postural-tachycardia-syndrome? Postural tachycardia syndrome. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/postural-tachycardia-syndrome?

  • The Next Generation of Sleep: Contactless and Wearable Innovations

    adults have some sort of chronic sleep disorder (most notably Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome rhythm disorders, actigraphy, however, does not measure periodic limb movement disorder or restless legs syndrome

  • Exploring Sleep Challenges in the Elderly.

    Pain, increased urinary frequency, and other conditions like restless leg syndrome can make falling and Urinary frequency, pain, restless leg syndrome, and sleep apnea can all be possible barriers to quality Restless Nights: Managing Restless Leg Syndrome in the Elderly Restless Leg Syndrome is a disorder categorized

  • Amenorrhea: Understanding the Absence of Menstruation

    Causes of primary amenorrhea include: Chromosomal abnormalities: Such as Turner syndrome, where one of Medical Causes: Conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disorders, and pituitary tumors Turner syndrome 2008. Hormone Research in Paediatrics, 68(5), 237-244. De Souza, M. J., Koltun, K. state clinical review: guide to the best practices in the evaluation and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome—part Metformin in polycystic ovary syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis.

  • Lab-on-a-Chip Artificial Kidneys: Advancing Dialysis with Microfluidics

    Kidney-on-a-chip models have been able to predict nephrotoxicity, which could drastically improve treatment massive role in creating artificial kidneys because it can imitate the functional unit of the kidney, the nephron

  • Do the SIRS Criteria Still Hold Value in Sepsis Identification and Intervention?

    Historically, the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) criteria were used as a primary tool The Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) was introduced in 1992 as part of the ACCP/SCCM consensus Incidence and Prognostic Value of the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome and Organ Dysfunction in

  • Tarlatamab: A New Standard for Small-Cell Lung Cancer

    The labeling includes a Boxed Warning for Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) and neurologic toxicity, including immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS).

  • Beauty at a Cost? Hair Products and the Hidden Risks of Ovarian Cancer

    A syndrome cause by mutations in these genes, the Heredity Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (HBOC)

  • Stomach problems? Try Yarrow!

    studied for its potential role in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome This reduction in contractions may help to ease symptoms in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

  • Wound Healing & Hyperbarics: Creating Healing Magic with Pressure and Oxygen!

    but also for addressing various other injuries: · Carbon Monoxide Poisoning · Compartment Syndrome · Gas gangrene or necrotizing fasciitis · Radiation injury · Osteomyelitis ·

  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: More than Just a Butterfly Rash

    Hence, the clinical manifestations include rash, nephritis, arthritis, serositis, coma/ seizures, carditis Another way to confirm the diagnosis is by biopsy-proven lupus nephritis. If they seek medical attention with life-threatening symptoms such as late stages of lupus nephritis,

  • The Pupillary Light Reflex

    Unilateral Constricted Pupil (Horner's Syndrome) Horner's syndrome, characterized by ptosis, miosis, Unlike other causes of miosis, Horner's syndrome presents with a characteristic triad of ptosis, miosis Associated Findings : Horner's syndrome may also present with signs of brainstem or cervical spinal cord "Horner’s Syndrome and Pupillary Dysfunction." Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology , 38(1).

  • Chikungunya Virus: What It Is, How It Spreads, and Why It Matters

    : ● Brain inflammation (encephalitis) ● Meningitis ● Nerve damage conditions such as Guillain–Barré syndrome complications include: ● Brain inflammation ● Spinal cord inflammation ● Nerve disorders like Guillain–Barré syndrome

  • Navigating Life with PCOS: Embracing a Holistic Lifestyle Change

    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)  was silently taking over my body, like it does to millions of women Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)  is a chronic endocrine disorder  caused by hormonal imbalances, most

  • Adrenal Fatigue Is a Fallacy

    not a recognized medical condition The term “adrenal fatigue” was first used in 1998 and described a syndrome Hypothyroidism Addison’s disease (a disease caused by the underproduction of adrenal gland hormones) Cushing syndrome

  • When Your Cycle Speaks: Understanding PCOS, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, and Hormonal Imbalance

    Conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, adenomyosis, and broader hormonal imbalances When the Cycle Is Disrupted A) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) PCOS is primarily a hormonal and metabolic

  • Stone Within: Understanding Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

    Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (Stone Man Syndrome) FOP is an extremely rare genetic disorder

  • Pre-Exam Anxiety: Why Your Stomach Acts Up (And How to Calm It Down)

    For some, this cycle can trigger flare-ups of conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Basic Pathophysiologic Mechanisms in Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

  • Hairy women and hirsutism

    Conditions associated with an excess of androgenic hormones, such as: ·         Polycystic ovary syndrome Idiopathic (unknown cause) Other conditions that may present with hirsutism are: Cushing syndrome, hyperprolactinemia Women with a family history of polycystic ovary syndrome and congenital adrenal hyperplasia are propense Laser and Light-Based Therapies for Hirsutism Management in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A

  • Micronutrient Malabsorption: A Hidden Link Between Gut Health and Chronic Fatigue

    The Malabsorption Syndrome and Its Causes and Consequences. Allostatic Load/Overload and Myalgic Encephalitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). In A.

  • IBS and Mental Health: The Gut-Brain Connection You Need to Know

    Do you know that up to 60% of people who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) could develop chronic stress Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by symptoms like abdominal What is Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)? Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder, meaning it affects how the digestive nerve fibers, which causes a higher pain sensation and changes in bowel movements ( Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Roxadustat: A New Oral Treatment for Anemia in Kidney Disease

    J Am Soc Nephrol. 2021 Mar;32(3):737-755. doi: 10.1681/ASN.2020081150. Epub 2021 Feb 10.

  • Systemic Effects of Leaky Gut

    with various medical conditions such as allergies and asthma, autoimmune conditions, irritable bowel syndrome , depression, anxiety, Alzheimer's, and metabolic syndrome.   Leaky Gut Syndrome.  Today’s Dietitian ,  18 (1), 46–53.​  Thomsen Ferreira, S. (2020).

  • The Science of Altitude Sickness:What Happens When You Climb TooHigh Too Fast

    Altitude sickness It is also known as high-altitude illness, a collective term for pulmonary and cerebral syndromes reducing oxygen availability in the body.1 The timing of symptom onset in altitude sickness varies by syndrome

  • Creatine: More Than a Performance Booster

    creatinine is commonly used as a marker of renal function, concerns have been raised regarding the potential nephrotoxic BMC Nephrol. 2025;26(1):622. Taner B, Aysim O, Abdulkadir U.

  • Understanding Albinism

    Albinism because of genetic disorders Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome: caused by mutations in ten genes. Chediak-Higashi syndrome: caused by a defect in the LYST gene. Also includes a form of OCA. creamy-white to grayish skin, blond or brown hair with a silvery sheen, and people with Chediak-Higashi syndrome

  • Managing Stress: A Medical Perspective

    Stress, mental ill-health and functional somatic syndromes in incident and chronic sleep disturbance enhancing wellbeing: the study design for a randomized controlled trial for persons with metabolic syndrome A Syndrome produced by Diverse Nocuous Agents. Nature , 138 (3479), 32–32.

  • The Enigma of Peritoneal Mesothelioma in Young Patients

    Other genetic syndromes and mutations associated with increased mesothelioma risk include Lynch syndrome , Li-Fraumeni syndrome (TP53 mutation) , BRCA2 , ATM , NF2 , SDHA , and RASAL1  mutations (Malpica,

  • Eye See You

    Dry eye syndrome: Dry eye syndrome occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or produce poor-quality According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, approximately 16 million Americans have dry eye syndrome

  • What They Don’t Tell You About Oral Contraceptives

    complicate this understanding is that the pill may mask underlying conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome , now renamed as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), which only becomes noticeable once

  • Frozen Shoulder: The excruciating but often unrecognized symptom of perimenopause

    “The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause.” Climacteric , 27(5), 466–472. https://doi.org/10.1080/13697137.2024.2380363 “Musculoskeletal Syndrome Mary Claire Haver , https://thepauselife.com/blogs/the-pause-blog/musculoskeletal-syndrome-of-menopause-what-you-need-to-know

  • Is Your Difficult-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes Due to Underlying Hypercortisolism: Are Doctors Missing the Diagnosis?

    Glucose Metabolism Abnormalities in Cushing Syndrome: From Molecular Basis to Clinical Management. Approach to the Patient: Diagnosis of Cushing's Syndrome. Clofutriben receives FDA orphan drug designation to treat endogenous Cushing syndrome. Unmet needs on the current medical management of Cushing's syndrome: results from a Delphi panel of Italian Quality of life impairment after diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome.

  • The Science of Nicotine Withdrawal and How to Beat Cravings

    Nicotine has a strong withdrawal syndrome that occurs when a person who has developed physical dependence Common Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal Nicotine withdrawal is recognized as a powerful syndrome, leading

  • Microplastic Threat to Men's and Women's Reproductive Health

    In women, exposure has been linked to irregular menstrual cycles, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and

  • Sugar Addiction

    -fatigue -brain fog -poor sleep -cravings And may lead to: -worsened anxiety/depression -metabolic syndrome regularly, your body will require more insulin over time (insulin resistance) leading to metabolic syndrome

  • T-Cell Engagers: The Next Frontier in Precision Immunotherapy

    designs worked well in some cases but could also cause serious side effects, such as cytokine release syndrome Managing Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) One of the most serious side effects of T-cell–based therapies is cytokine release syndrome (CRS), a kind of “immune storm” that happens when the body releases too cancer cells, extending their half-life in the body, and reducing side effects such as cytokine release syndrome

  • Concussions: Understanding and Managing Head Injuries

    Complications If not properly managed, concussions can lead to: Post-Concussion Syndrome : Persistent Second Impact Syndrome : A rare but fatal condition caused by a second concussion before the first has

©2025 by The MedReport Foundation, a Washington state non-profit organization operating under the UBI 605-019-306

 

​​The information provided by the MedReport Foundation is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The MedReport Foundation's resources are solely for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. Always seek professional care from a licensed provider for any emergency or medical condition. 
 

bottom of page