Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a severe lung-related complication of sickle cell disease that affects both children and adults. Sickle cell disease (SCD) or anemia is an inherited blood disorder that ...

Sundowner’s syndrome can affect a person with dementia. They may experience increasing episodes of confusion, agitation, and activity as night approaches. It is also known as sundown syndrome or ...

Takotsubo syndrome is a condition characterized by acute transient left ventricular systolic dysfunction, which at presentation can be challenging to distinguish from acute myocardial infarction.

Do your knees hurt on stairs but feel fine while walking? Experts explain causes like patellofemoral pain syndrome, early ...

Patellofemoral osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition affecting the joint between the kneecap and femur, characterised by cartilage breakdown, subchondral bone changes and pain during activities ...

Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare, noninherited neurovascular disorder characterized by abnormal vasculature in the brain, skin, and eye. Patients with SWS characteristically have facial capillary ...

Physical therapist Dr. Brooks Kenderdine says knee braces can help hikers manage certain types of pain, such as patellofemoral pain syndrome and arthritis, but warns they are not a universal fix or ...