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  2. Stiff-person syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Stiff-person syndrome (SPS), also known as stiff-man syndrome, [1] is a rare neurological disorder of unclear cause characterized by progressive muscular rigidity and stiffness. The stiffness primarily affects the truncal muscles and is characterised by spasms , resulting in postural deformities.

  3. List of eponymous medical signs - Wikipedia

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    tapping distal phalanx of 3rd or 4th finger elicits flexion of same in thumb Hollenhorst plaque: Robert Hollenhorst: ophthalmology: hypertension, coronary artery disease, and/or diabetes: cholesterol embolus(i) of retinal artery(ies) Homans' sign: John Homans: thrombosis: deep venous thrombosis: knee bent, ankle abruptly dorsiflexed, popliteal pain

  4. Body roundness index - Wikipedia

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    Body roundness index (BRI) is a calculated geometric index used to quantify an aspect of a person's individual body shape. Based on the principle of body eccentricity, it provides a rapid visual and anthropometric tool for health evaluation. [1] Introduced in 2013, the BRI calculation can be used to estimate total and visceral body fat.

  5. What Is Peyronie’s Disease? What You Need to Know, From ...

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    Pain occurs in about 20 to 70 percent of men with Peyronie’s disease during the acute phase. Shortening or narrowing of the privates. In severe cases, some men lose around 0.5-1.5 cm of length.

  6. Body shape - Wikipedia

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    Body shape has effects on body posture [29] and gait, and has a major role in physical attraction. This is because a body's shape implies an individual's hormone levels during puberty, which implies fertility, and it also indicates current levels of sex hormones. [1] A pleasing shape also implies good health and fitness of the body. Posture ...

  7. Amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS) is an illness characterized by notable pain intensity without an identifiable physical cause. [1] [6] Characteristic symptoms include skin sensitivity to light touch, also known as allodynia. Associated symptoms may include changes associated with disuse including changes in skin texture, color ...

  8. The 11 best muscle pain relief creams, according to pain ...

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    Cymbiotika Ultimate Pain Balm is the best pain relief cream for sensitive skin due to its powerful blend of natural ingredients and ability to provide fast and targeted relief for pain and discomfort.

  9. Phalanx bone - Wikipedia

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    Each phalanx consists of a central part, called the body, and two extremities. [5] The body is flat on either side, concave on the palmar surface, and convex on the dorsal surface. [6] Its sides are marked with rough areas giving attachment to fibrous sheaths of flexor tendons. It tapers from above downwards. [7]