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- MLD — a Rare and Serious Progressive Disease
MLD — a Rare and Serious Progressive Disease July 30, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: What can you tell me about metachromatic leukodystrophy? My granddaughter was just diagnosed, but she has two older siblings who are perfectly healthy How is that possible? Answer: Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is an inherited disorder that affects the protective covering around […]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Does one moldy berry spoil the whole bunch?
In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases expert, answers the question, "Does one moldy berry spoil the whole bunch?"
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for living with COPD
Living with COPD can be a challenge These strategies can help people with COPD feel better and slow the damage to their lungs
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Do children with mild scoliosis need treatment?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 10-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with scoliosis The curve is 19 degrees, and I have read that it could worsen with time Will she need to wear a brace? Or is surgery indicated? ANSWER: It sounds like your daughter’s case of scoliosis is mild and may not need treatment But you are correct that scoliosis can progress over time If it does, your daughter may need
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-care steps and treatment can relieve COPD . . .
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My father was just diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) He’s in his early 70s and has smoked for many years How is COPD treated? Are there things he can do at home to ease his symptoms? His main issues are shortness of breath and a chronic cough ANSWER: Treatment can relieve symptoms […]
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment for toenail fungus isnt always . . .
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my late 50s, and a few of my toenails have turned a yellowish color and seem to have thickened Is this something I should be concerned about? Is there anything I can do to fix this? ANSWER: What you’re likely experiencing is a fungal nail infection Fungal nail infections […]
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