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Anti-GBM (Goodpasture’s) Disease | NIDDK

On this page: What is anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) disease? Anti-GBM disease is a disorder in which your body’s immune system creates antibodies that attack your kidneys and lungs. As a result, you may develop one or both of these conditions glomerulonephritis—inflammation of the glomeruli, tiny units in your kidney that filter wastes and extra fluid from your […]

6 key facts about autism spectrum disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder, meaning that symptoms are present early in life. However, ASD can be diagnosed at any age. Here are some other things to know: 1. It affects each person differently. Autism is also known as a spectrum disorder. That’s because not everyone who has autism has the exact […]

What is palliative care? | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine

Palliative care offers care and support from a team of health providers such as doctors, nurses, and social workers. Palliative care isn’t just for those who are nearing the end of life. In fact, it’s for anyone at any age who has a serious illness—and their family caregivers. Jeri Miller, Ph.D., leads research on end-of-life […]