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2. Gerstmann–Sträussler–Scheinker syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Universally fatal, life expectancy is typically 5-6 years from diagnosis Gerstmann–Sträussler–Scheinker syndrome ( GSS ) is an extremely rare, always fatal (due to it being caused by prions ) neurodegenerative disease that affects patients from 20 to 60 years in age.

3. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition characterized by an abnormally large increase in heart rate upon sitting up or standing. [1] POTS is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that can lead to a variety of symptoms, [10] including lightheadedness, brain fog, blurred vision, weakness, fatigue, headaches, heart palpitations, exercise intolerance, nausea ...

4. Childhood dementia - Wikipedia

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   The impact on life expectancy depends on the individual condition, [9] but is usually severe without treatment. [1] [3] It's estimated only 25–29% of people affected survive to adulthood, and only 10% to the age of 50. [1] The median life expectancy is around 9 years, and the average life expectancy is 16.3 years. [1]

5. 22 health care predictions for 2025 from medical researchers

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   5. "I predict that the prevention of dementia, stroke and depression will become a cornerstone of patient-directed primary care. In 2024, we saw the publication of several high-impact validation ...

6. Terminal illness - Wikipedia

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   Terminal illness or end-stage disease is a disease that cannot be cured or adequately treated and is expected to result in the death of the patient. This term is more commonly used for progressive diseases such as cancer, dementia, advanced heart disease, and for HIV/AIDS, or long COVID in bad cases, rather than for injury.

7. Inside Wendy Williams' Frontotemporal Dementia Diagnosis: Her ...

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   Williams also checked into a treatment facility in June 2023 to confront her battle with alcohol addiction, a move prompted by concerns from her son about the potential fatal consequences of her ...