Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited life-limiting disease that affects many organs. It causes changes in the electrolyte transport system. People with CF have problems with the glands that make sweat ...

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Thyroiditis is when your thyroid gland becomes irritated. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common type of this health problem. It is an autoimmune disease. It occurs when your body makes antibodies ...

A novel @HopkinsKids study adds to evidence that a liver-damaging virus is linked to some psychiatric disorders. › ...

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Heart valves can malfunction on one of two ways: They can fail to close completely, allowing blood to flow backward, or they can become damaged, limiting blood flow.

The Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP) is a managed care program developed by the Department of Defense (DoD). Johns Hopkins USFHP is backed by Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM), boasting over ...

Dupuytren's contracture usually begins with a thickening of the skin in the palm of the hand. This may eventually cause the fingers to contract.

Coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. There are two main coronary arteries: the right and the left.

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system.

Liver Function The liver performs many functions essential for good health and long life. Among its most important jobs are: Producing important substances. Your liver continually produces bile. This ...