Disabilities and Disorders A to Z

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Several different viruses cause viral hepatitis. They are named the hepatitis A, B, C,

Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone (GH). It most commonly affects

Many people think tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of the past. But, TB is still a leading killer of young

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome The problems present in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a group of approximately 10 disorders, include changes in the physical

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease which may develop after an infection with streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or

One of the main considerations is the use of the team approach in developing and carrying out a child’s educational

Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) skin disease of scaling and inflammation that affects 2 to 2.6 percent of the United

Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism–the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy. Most of the food