Incidence and Mortality Brain tumors account for 85% to 90% of all primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors.[1] Estimated new cases and deaths from brain tumors and other nervous system tumors in the United States in 2017:[2] New cases: 23,800. Deaths: 16,700....

Symptoms Because the facial nerve has so many functions and is so complex, damage to the nerve or a disruption in its function can lead to many problems. Symptoms of Bell's palsy, which vary from person to person and range in severity from mild weakness to total...

Introduction Celiac disease occurs when the lining of the intestinal tract becomes inflamed and damaged. The damage to the intestinal lining is caused by the patient's allergic reaction to a specific chemical named gluten. Gluten is found in many foods; specifically,...

Introduction Celiac disease occurs when the lining of the intestinal tract becomes inflamed and damaged. The damage to the intestinal lining is caused by the patient's allergic reaction to a specific chemical named gluten. Gluten is found in many foods; specifically,...

Is celiac disease inherited? Susceptibility to developing celiac disease (CD) can be inherited, but the disease itself is not inherited. Celiac disease is a multifactorial disorder, which means that multiple genes interact with environmental factors to cause CD. The...