Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are potentially life-threatening diseases involving abnormal myeloid stem cells. Doctors use the International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) or the World Health Organization Prognostic Scoring System (WPSS) to determine the prognosis of MDS. MDS can cause cytopenias or abnormalities in white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelets. Some types of MDS can […]
Different types of mental retardation syndromes include Down syndrome, autism, microcephaly, and cretinism. Down syndrome is the most common genetic condition in the US, while autism affects people in various ways. Microcephaly is caused by underdeveloped brain growth during pregnancy, while cretinism is caused by a deficiency of the thyroid gland. Early treatment for cretinism […]
Geriatric syndromes, including sleep disturbances, falls, nutritional deficiencies, pain, incontinence, confusion/dementia, and skin problems, often affect each other in older adults. Medications, poor diet, and pain can contribute to these syndromes, leading to complications such as falls, infections, and depression. Geriatric syndromes fall into seven related categories characterized by one syndrome commonly affecting another. Sleep […]
