This type of hearing loss involves the brain. Learn about ways that can help people with the condition hear better.
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Autism spectrum disorder
This condition related to brain development causes problems in getting along with others socially and communicating. Symptoms and severity can vary widely.
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Autoimmune encephalitis
Learn how the immune system mistakenly attacks brain cells to cause swelling in the brain related to this group of conditions.
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Autoimmune epilepsy
Learn when epilepsy is an autoimmune disease and why early diagnosis and the right treatment are important.
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Autoimmune hepatitis
This type of hepatitis happens when the immune system attacks the liver with destructive antibodies. Immune-suppressing medicine is the main treatment.
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Autoimmune pancreatitis
Autoimmune pancreatitis is a relatively uncommon disease of the pancreas that may be mistaken for pancreatic cancer.
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Autonomic neuropathy
Damage to the nerves that control involuntary body functions, such as blood pressure and digestion, results in autonomic neuropathy.
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Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis)
A broken bone or dislocated joint can block blood flow to the bone, causing bone tissue to die.
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Baby acne
Baby acne — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this newborn complexion problem.
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Benign adrenal tumors
Most of these tumors need no treatment, but some do. Learn about diagnosis and treatment options.
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Bicuspid aortic valve
This condition, present at birth, affects the valve between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery. Know the symptoms and treatment.
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Bird flu (avian influenza)
Flu viruses in other animals, such as birds, may be a risk to people. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment for bird flu in people.