Diseases & Conditions
Lyme Carditis
Lyme carditis is a cardiac complication of Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This condition occurs when …
Lyme Arthritis
Lyme arthritis is a late-stage complication of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted …
Lung Abscess
A lung abscess is a localized collection of pus within the lung tissue caused by microbial infection, often resulting from aspirat…
Lower Respiratory Infection
Lower respiratory infections (LRIs) are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. They affect the lungs and a…
Lower Limb Spasticity
Lower limb spasticity is a condition characterized by increased muscle tone, stiffness, and involuntary muscle contractions in the…
Low-Grade Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer
Low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC) is a rare malignancy that arises in the lining of the renal pelvis and ureters. Unl…
Low-Grade Glioma with BRAF V600E Mutation
Low-grade gliomas (LGGs) are slow-growing primary brain tumors that arise from glial cells. Among the genetic alterations associat…
Low-Grade Glioma with BRAF Fusion or Mutation
Low-grade gliomas (LGGs) are slow-growing brain tumors commonly found in children and young adults. A subset of these tumors is as…
Low Cardiac Output: Causes, Symptoms
Low cardiac output (LCO) refers to a condition in which the heart fails to pump sufficient blood to meet the body’s metabolic dema…
Louse-Borne Typhus: Causes, Symptoms
Louse-borne typhus, also known as epidemic typhus, is a severe bacterial infection caused by Rickettsia prowazekii. This disease i…
Loss of Bone Mineral Density (BMD)
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a cornerstone treatment for advanced prostate cancer, effectively reducing testosterone leve…
Löffler Syndrome
Löffler syndrome is a rare pulmonary condition characterized by transient lung infiltrates and eosinophilia. It is commonly associ…