An Ishihara test to test colorblindness Color is everywhere in our world. From the lush green of grass growing on a field to the rich deep blue of the ocean, every object we see has a color to it. However, not all people can see that vivid…
We have all heard that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile. All we know for sure is that without the action of muscles, we could not frown, smile, or even swallow food on our own. We will be exploring a rare condition that affects…
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune disorder that most commonly causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms that can worsen over time. Symptoms can vary depending on which type of SPS the patient has. Table of Contents What is Stiff Person Syndrome? How is Stiff Person…
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) is commonly known as Stoneman Syndrome. It is a rare genetic disorder in which connective tissue and muscle are gradually replaced by bone. Although this may sound like something out of a TV show, this is very real. Table of Contents What is…
Alice in Wonderland syndrome is a rare disorder that affects a patients view on tehir body and the world around them.
Ernest Goodpasture first discovered Goodpasture syndrome in 1919 while studying the influenza pandemic. It is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the kidneys and the lungs. In this article, you will learn more about Goodpasture syndrome and what having this autoimmune disorder entails. Table of Contents Overview…