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68 results found in Conditions and Disabilities.
- Spina Bifida (Neural Tube Defect, Myelomeningocele)
- A congenital birth defect in which the embryonic neural tube fails to close completely during development, resulting in an incompletely formed spinal cord. The severity ranges from mild (spina bifida …
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disease characterized by degeneration of spinal cord motor neurons, atrophy of skeletal muscles, and generalized weakness. Aff…
- Spinal Stenosis (Lumbar Stenosis, Cervical Stenosis)
- A narrowing of the spaces within the spine that can put pressure on the nerves travelling through the spinal column. When spinal stenosis occurs in the cervical (neck) region, it can cause weakness, n…
- Stargardt Disease (Stargardt Macular Dystrophy, Fundus Flavimaculatus)
- An inherited eye condition that causes progressive vision loss affecting the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. Stargardt disease typically begins in childh…
- Tetraparesis (Quadriparesis)
- Partial weakness or reduced voluntary movement affecting all four limbs, commonly caused by cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, or neuromuscular disease. Tetraparesis sits on a spectrum with tetrapleg…
- Tremor (Hand Tremor, Essential Tremor)
- An involuntary, rhythmic shaking movement of one or more parts of the body, most commonly affecting the hands. Tremor can result from various conditions including essential tremor, Parkinson's disease…
- Voice Disabilities (Voice Disorders, Speech Impairment, Aphonia)
- Conditions that partially or completely impair a person's ability to produce speech using their natural voice. Voice disabilities range from mild hoarseness or reduced volume to complete inability to …
- Word-Finding Difficulty (Word-Finding Deficit, Word Retrieval Difficulty)
- A language impairment characterised by difficulty retrieving specific words during conversation or communication, despite the person knowing the word and its meaning. Word-finding difficulties are a h…