Juliet Cohen

Leukemia is a malignant disease (cancer) of the bone marrow and blood. It is characterized by the uncontrolled accumulation of blood cells. In AML, the bone marrow makes many unformed cells called blasts.

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Parkinson's disease occurs when nerve cells, or neurons, in an area of the brain known as the substantia nigra die or become impaired.

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Parkinson's disease occurs when nerve cells, or neurons, in an area of the brain known as the substantia nigra die or become impaired.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome called is acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and Landry's ascending paralysis. It is a an inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nerves and autoimmune disorder.

Meningitis is an inflammation of the leptomeninges and underlying subarachnoid cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Meningitis is the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the central nervous system, known collectively as the meninges.

Bell's Palsy is facial paralysis, normally affecting one side of the face, and can last from a number of weeks to a number of years. It is the most common cause of facial paralysis.

Bell's Palsy is facial paralysis, normally affecting one side of the face, and can last from a number of weeks to a number of years. It is the most common cause of facial paralysis.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also called Lou Gehrig's disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a classic motor neuron disease. ALS is caused by a genetic defect. ALS is progressive and fatal.

Hyperpituitarism, also called acromegaly and gigantism. Hyperpituitarism is the excessive production of growth hormone, which continues to be produced well.

Primary aldosteronism, also termed Conn syndrome. This increased secretion is caused by an abnormality within the gland. Primary hyperaldosteronism accounts for less than one percent of all cases of hypertension.