Items Tagged ‘disorder’
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Vasculitis (CNS)
Vasculitis of the central nervous system (CNS) is an autoimmune disorder in which the body mistakes its own blood vessels that supply the brain and spinal cord as a foreign substance and launches antibodies to attack them. It is not known what causes this faulty immune response. Inflammation of the...
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Degenerative Spinal Disorders
Degenerative spinal disorders are a group of conditions that involve a loss of normal structure and function in the spine. These common disorders are associated with the normal effects of aging, but also may be caused by infection, tumors, muscle strains, or arthritis. Pressure on the spinal cord...
