Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease affecting the nerve-muscle interface. The disease is more common in women (2:1). It typically presents between the ages of 30 and 40 in females and between the ages of 60 and 70 in males. No known risk factors exist. The…
Read moreScleroderma a is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. This fibrosis affects a range of organs including the mouth, vocal cords and larynx. When these areas are affected, a number of communication and swallowing difficulties…
Read moreA person with dysphagia may experience difficulty swallowing food, liquid and/or saliva. Some individuals may be unable to swallow at all. Dysphagia occurs when there is a problem with any part of the swallowing process from the mouth to the stomach. If you answer…
Read moreMay Lupus Awareness Month is an annual observance to call attention to lupus and its impact on the lives of millions of individuals and families. Lupus symptoms can show up all throughout the body, from head to toe. Recent research suggests another potential lupus…
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