Alzheimer's disease
A neurodegenerative disease involving abnormal protein tangles, leading to memory loss and cognitive decline.
psychosis
A mental health disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking.
leaky gut
Leaky gut is a condition where intestinal permeability allows toxins and bacteria to enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation.
anxiety
A mental health condition involving persistent worry and physical sensations.
bipolar disorder
A mental health disorder involving mood swings, psychotic features, and episodes of mania and depression.
borderline personality disorder
A mental health disorder characterized by persistent patterns of unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, and impulsivity.
COVID
COVID, a viral disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
A medical condition characterized by joint hypermobility and tissue fragility, discussed as an example in the context of patient experience.
fibromyalgia
A chronic pain condition involving widespread musculoskeletal pain.
ADHD
A mental health condition involving persistent patterns of inattention and hyperactivity.
amyloid plaques
Amyloid plaques are protein aggregates found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, associated with disease pathology.
anosognosia
A mental health disorder involving a lack of awareness of one's own illness, often seen in schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
biological pathogen
A biological pathogen potentially used as an agroterrorism weapon, capable of destroying crops and poisoning humans
California Penal Code 137
Legal statute under California law related to bribery, used as predicate act in the case.
candida
Candida is a yeast overgrowth in the gut that can cause inflammation and immune responses affecting brain health.
cannabis-induced psychosis
A mental health condition involving psychosis induced by substance use, such as marijuana.
Chiari malformation
A neurological condition involving herniation of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum.
colon cancer
A type of cancer affecting the colon, discussed in relation to rising rates and causes.
COVID-19
COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
A neurodegenerative disease caused by prion infection, leading to holes in the brain and rapid cognitive decline.
dementia
A neurodegenerative disorder affecting elderly individuals, characterized by cognitive decline and memory loss.
dipendenza affettiva
A psychological condition involving excessive emotional dependence on another person.
disturbo alimentare
A mental health condition characterized by abnormal eating habits and distorted body image perceptions.
HIV-associated dementia
A neurodegenerative disease caused by HIV infection, leading to cognitive decline.
Huntington's disease
A genetic disorder causing uncontrollable movements and cognitive decline, inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern.
insulin resistance
Insulin resistance is a condition where cells fail to respond effectively to insulin, leading to high blood sugar.
irritable bowel syndrome
A gastrointestinal disorder involving abdominal pain and altered bowel habits.
Kuru
A neurodegenerative disease caused by prion infection, affecting the brain and leading to rapid decline.
Lewy body dementia
A neurodegenerative disease characterized by abnormal protein deposits of alpha-synuclein, associated with Lewy bodies.
long COVID
Long COVID, a set of symptoms that persist after initial COVID infection.
metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions including obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and fatty liver disease.
migraine headaches
A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent headaches.
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
A condition involving excess fat accumulation in the liver, often associated with metabolic syndrome.
pelvic floor dysfunction
A common issue where women experience urinary leakage, incontinence, or pelvic organ prolapse, often related to pelvic floor dysfunction.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
A condition characterized by the weakening of pelvic organs support, often leading to organ prolapse.
postpartum anxiety
Postpartum anxiety, a condition involving anxiety symptoms experienced by mothers after childbirth.
POTS
A genetic disorder affecting blood vessels, leading to abnormal blood flow and potential vascular complications.
reversible dementia
A reversible form of dementia caused by vitamin deficiencies or medication effects.
schizoaffective disorder
A mental health disorder characterized by a combination of schizophrenia symptoms and mood disorder features.
schizophrenia
A mental health disorder involving persistent delusions and hallucinations, often with schizophrenia.
schizophrenia spectrum disorders
A mental health disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, often involving psychosis.
scopolamine
A substance used in Colombia that can cause unconsciousness and amnesia, also known as devil's breath.
subcutaneous fat
Subcutaneous fat is the fat stored under the skin, less harmful but associated with overall body fat.
tethered cord
A structural abnormality of the spinal cord where it is tethered or attached, often causing neurological symptoms.
type 2 diabetes
A disease characterized by high blood sugar levels and insulin resistance.
valley fever
A disease caused by a fungus, mentioned in context of sepsis and immune response.
visceral fat
Visceral fat is the fat stored around internal organs, strongly linked to metabolic diseases.