Diseases Articles A-Z
A SARS prognosis is a prediction of the likely course and outcome of a patient's illness. This eMedTV resource describes how a doctor makes a SARS prognosis and lists the risk factors that increase your chances of developing more serious symptoms.
As this eMedTV article explains, SARS protection begins with frequent handwashing, wearing a mask at all times, and frequently disinfecting household surfaces. This page offers several tips on protecting yourself while caring for someone with SARS.
As this eMedTV article explains, SARS research is focused on better understanding the virus and how it spreads, as well as developing vaccines and medications. This article discusses research on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of SARS.
SARS symptoms typically start with a high fever and can be followed by headache, body aches, and chills. As this eMedTV page explains, SARS symptoms generally begin 2-7 days after initial exposure to the virus. This page covers the symptoms of SARS.
SARS treatment consists of supportive care that can include IV fluids, medicines, and breathing support. This eMedTV Web page explains that since there is no treatment capable of killing the SARS virus, treatment is limited to symptom relief.
This portion of the eMedTV Web site deals with scleroderma, a condition in which the skin becomes progressively hard and thickened. This article also provides a link to more detailed information. Schleraderma is a common misspelling of scleroderma.
Scleroderma involves the abnormal growth of connective tissue that supports the skin and internal organs. This eMedTV page briefly describes this condition and provides a link to more information. Schleroderma is a common misspelling of scleroderma.
Scleroderma is characterized by skin that becomes progressively hard and thick. This page on the eMedTV Web site briefly discusses the condition and provides a link to more information. Sclaraderma is a common misspelling of scleroderma.
While scleroderma is often referred to as a single disease, it's really a symptom of a group of diseases, as this eMedTV Web page explains. The disease is characterized by hard, thickened skin. Scleraderma is a common misspelling of scleroderma.
This eMedTV Web page offers a brief overview of scleroderma, a condition characterized by hardening of the skin. This article also provides a link to more detailed information on the disease. Sclerderma is a common misspelling of scleroderma.
Scleroderma is a disease in which the skin becomes progressively hard and thickened. This eMedTV page provides an overview of this condition and its effects, as well as a link to more information. Sclerederma is a common misspelling of scleroderma.
Although scleroderma may be referred to as a single disease, it is really a symptom of a group of diseases. This eMedTV article discusses this condition in detail, including information about symptoms, subtypes, treatment options, and prognosis.
This eMedTV page focuses on the link between scleroderma and your health, and offers tips to help make living with the disease easier. Outcomes are often based largely on a person's ability to follow his or her doctor's orders and to stay informed.
Scleroderma causes, as this eMedTV resource explains, are still under investigation. However, possibilities include environmental factors, genetics, or abnormal immune activity, among other things. The condition is not inherited or transmittable.
When making a scleroderma diagnosis, a doctor considers your medical history and physical exam findings. This eMedTV Web page describes the diagnostic process in detail, which includes tests for certain antibodies and a skin biopsy.
This eMedTV Web page discusses current scleroderma research studies that are improving our understanding of the disease. One study is focusing on the role of blood vessel malfunction, cell death, and autoimmunity as they relate to the condition.
Scleroderma symptoms can include reddish patches of skin that thicken into firm, oval-shaped areas. This eMedTV article describes these and other symptoms in detail, which vary depending on the type and subtype of scleroderma that a person has.
Scleroderma treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and limiting damage caused by the disease. This page of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at different treatment options for various structures in the body and includes self-help tips.
Scleroderma can affect different parts of the body and vary in intensity. Therefore, as this eMedTV article explains, scleroderma treatments also vary. Possibilities include medications, occupational therapy, and specialized care.
As this eMedTV segment explains, scleroderma is a condition characterized by hardening and thickening of the skin. This article takes a closer look at this condition and links to more information. Sclerodermia is a common misspelling of scleroderma.