Ever heard about this disease? though the name like Japanese motorcycle brand, but this disease is serious and could cause death. The disease probably has existed for a long time, but it was not recognized as a separate entity until Dr Tomisaku Kawasaki first described it in 1967. Kawasaki disease was later reported in the English-language literature in 1974. Kawasaki disease is an acute febrile illness associated with multiorgan vasculitis of unknown etiology that primarily affects infants and children.
Kawasaki syndrome is characterized by fever; rash; swelling of the feet and hands; irritation; redness of the whites of the eyes; swollen lymph glands in the neck; and irritation and inflammation of the mouth, lips, and throat. The histologic changes of Kawasaki disease are consistent with a systemic vasculitis affecting medium and small arteries (and the veins to a lesser extent), with inflammatory lesions in all organs.
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ADHD which usually attacked school-aged children and the The debates surrounding it through the news media about the medical treatment, but the basics of ADHD remain unclear. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, better known as ADHD, is a medical condition that affects areas of the brain responsible for controlling behavior, memory, thinking, and planning and organization, or “executive functioning”. Those living with the condition usually feel easily bored, distracted and unable to sit still. They may find it difficult to concentrate, plan ahead or finish simple assignments, creating problems with academic performance, social activities, and/or behavior. This in turn can lead to problems in school such as lowered self-esteem and depression due to being unable to perform at the same level as their peers. Many of us experience these issues from time to time, but that does not mean that we are all living with ADHD. The behavior will become marked and out of control, and can add stress to the individual and those around him/her, particularly parents, siblings, and teachers.
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Down syndrome is set of mental and physical symptoms that result from having an extra copy of Chromosome 21. Normally, a fertilized egg has 23 pairs of chromosomes. In most people with Down syndrome, there is an extra copy of Chromosome 21 (also called trisomy 21 because there are three copies of this chromosome instead of two), which changes the body’s and brain’s normal development.
Even though people with Down syndrome may have some physical and mental features in common, symptoms of Down syndrome can range from mild to severe. Usually, mental development and physical development are slower in people with Down syndrome than in those without the condition.
Mental retardation is a disability that causes limits on intellectual abilities and adaptive behaviors (conceptual, social, and practical skills people use to function in everyday lives). Most people with Down syndrome have IQs that fall in the mild to moderate range of mental retardation. They may have delayed language development and slow motor development.
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