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Clay Marzo. Clay Marzo (born July 17, 1989) [3] is an American professional surfer known for his unique "double-jointed" style of turns and spins. [4] He was raised in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii where he currently resides. [5] Marzo has been acclaimed for his creativity and innovation as a young surfer, and featured in several films.
Rheumatology. Remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema (or sometimes RS3PE) is a rare syndrome identified by symmetric polyarthritis, synovitis, acute pitting edema (swelling) of the back of the hands and/or feet, and a negative serum rheumatoid factor. [ 2] If no underlying disorder can be identified ( idiopathic RS3PE ...
Rheumatoid arthritis ( RA) is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. [ 1] It typically results in warm, swollen, and painful joints. [ 1] Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest. [ 1] Most commonly, the wrist and hands are involved, with the same joints typically involved on both sides of the body. [ 1]
Hans Asperger. Asperger syndrome ( AS ), also known as Asperger's syndrome or Asperger's, is a term formerly used to describe a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. [ 5]
Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States. More than 20 million individuals with arthritis have severe limitations in function on a daily basis. [ 12] Absenteeism and frequent visits to the physician are common in individuals who have arthritis. Arthritis can make it difficult for individuals to be physically active ...
Jaccoud arthropathy ( JA ), is a chronic non-erosive reversible joint disorder that may occur after repeated bouts of arthritis. [ 1][ 2] It is caused by inflammation of the joint capsule and subsequent fibrotic retraction, causing ulnar deviation of the fingers, through metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP) subluxation, [ 1][ 3] primarily of the ...
Childhood disintegrative disorder, also known as Heller's syndrome and disintegrative psychosis, is a rare condition characterized by late onset of developmental delays in language, social function, and motor skills. Researchers have not been successful in finding a cause for the disorder. CDD has some similarity to autism, and is sometimes ...
Specialty. Rheumatology. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a long-term inflammatory arthritis that occurs in people affected by the autoimmune disease psoriasis. [ 1][ 2] The classic feature of psoriatic arthritis is swelling of entire fingers and toes with a sausage-like appearance ("sausage digit"). [ 3]