Moebius syndrome is a rare congenital (present at birth) condition that results from underdevelopment of the facial nerves that control some of the eye movements and facial expressions. The condition ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Hydroxyzine is a commonly prescribed antihistamine medication for anxiety and ...

Columnist Colleen Steele's son Cullen has endured PAH, a heart-lung transplant, and loss, but each trying situation has ...

Hypothyroidism leads to a prolonged QT interval due to modulation of the potassium channel by low circulating T3, leading to a disproportionate lengthening of the action potential. Patients with Long ...

The Schwartz Score, utilized for diagnosing Long QT syndrome, was computed for all participants. Those with secondary causes of long QT were excluded from the analysis. The association between ...

Changes in diet can also decrease the risk of metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes common in people who have undergone cholecystectomy. John Hopkins Medicine. Cholecystitis.

Marfan syndrome affects the connective tissues that support bones and organs. The connective tissues in the heart, blood vessels, bones, and joints stretch too much and become weaker. Marfan ...

A new study of more than 1,000 adults, average age 33, found that meeting recommended physical activity guidelines isn't enough to counteract the 60-plus hours per week they spend sitting.