A range of cancers can show up as pain in the middle of the back, either because they originate close to the spine, or because they metastasize into it. Tumors that arise within the spine itself, ...

A doctor has advised individuals to consult their GP about a 'rare' and 'relatively new' condition that can "cause any symptom", particularly if they're struggling to identify the cause of their ...

Guillain-Barré Syndrome, or GBS, is a rare neurological condition. The body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own nerves. This can lead to rapid muscle weakness and paralysis. Early symptoms ...

Sciatica causes nerve pain that starts in the lower back and spreads to the buttocks, hips, and legs. You can relieve sciatica buttock pain with rest, ice or heat therapy, and over-the-counter pain ...

Globally, sepsis infection is the leading cause of death in children, taking more than 3.4 million lives per year, according to the Sepsis Alliance — and 85% of these deaths occur before age 5. Sepsis ...

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Comparative studies demonstrate that patients who use electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) experience better outcomes; however, research comparing ePRO designs to determine optimal strategies ...

Panelists discuss how negative symptoms of schizophrenia differ from positive and cognitive symptoms, explaining that negative symptoms involve withdrawal, flat affect, and poverty of thought rather ...

Cervical noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) at least four times daily for 3 months along with standard care was associated with significant reductions in headaches, cognitive impairment, ...