What is mastocytosis?
Systemic mastocytosis (mas-to-sy-TOE-sis) is a rare disorder that results in too many mast cells building up in your body. A mast cell is a type …
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What is Vitiligo ?
Vitiligo (vit-ih-LIE-go) is a disease that causes loss of skin color in patches. The discolored areas usually get bigger with time. The condition can affect …
What to know about eczema
Eczema is a condition in which patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough. Some types can also cause blisters. Different types and stages …
What is Rectal cancer?
Rectal cancer is cancer that begins in the rectum. The rectum is the last several inches of the large intestine. It starts at the end …
What is Bladder Cancer (Urothelial carcinoma)?
Bladder cancer is a common type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder. The bladder is a hollow muscular organ in your …
What is Hereditary Angioedema?
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a disease characterized by recurrent episodes (also called attacks) of severe swelling of the skin and mucous membranes. The age at …
What is Acromegaly?
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that develops when your pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood. When you have too much growth hormone, …
What is Lung diseases?
Lung diseases are some of the most common medical conditions in the world. Tens of millions of people have lung disease in the U.S. alone. …
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a …
What Is Immunoglobulin?
Immunoglobulin is made from plasma separated out from donated blood. During manufacture everything except a type of immunoglobulin called immunoglobulin G (IgG) is removed from the plasma. …