Hemophilia Challenges: Living with a Rare Bleeding Disorder
Introduction Hemophilia is a rare genetic condition that impairs the blood’s ability to clot, leading to prolonged or spontaneous bleeding. While most often seen in males due to X-linked inheritance, females can also be symptomatic car...
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Scleroderma: The Autoimmune Disease That Turns You to ‘Stone’
Introduction Scleroderma—sometimes referred to as systemic sclerosis—is a rare autoimmune disease that causes excess collagen production, leading to abnormal thickening and hardening of the skin and connective tissues. Though its Greek-derive...
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Myasthenia Gravis: The Rare Disease That Causes Extreme Muscle Weakness
Introduction Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder that disrupts the communication between nerves and muscles, resulting in debilitating muscle weakness. Despite being rare, MG significantly impacts quality of life, with simple tasksâ€...
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Vitiligo: The Skin Condition Beyond the Michael Jackson Myth
Introduction When pop icon Michael Jackson attributed his changing skin tone to vitiligo, it sparked widespread speculation and rumor. Yet, vitiligo is a real autoimmune condition impacting millions globally—not a cosmetic choice or “bleachin...
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Fibroids in Black Women: Why They’re More Common and Often Ignored
Introduction Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are benign tumors that develop within or on the uterus. Although fibroids can appear in any person with a uterus, Black women in particular face disproportionately high rates of occurrence,...
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