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	Idiopathic Hypersomnia
		In contrast with narcolepsy, a precise onset of idiopathic hypersomnia is often difficult to determine because of the insidious beginning of the condition and the difficulty, in young persons, of settling a posteriori a limit between long sleep and abnormally long sleep or normal wakefulness and impaired wakefulness.
		The diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia is mainly based on clinical features and the absence of associated symptoms such as cataplexy, snoring at night, periodic leg movements, or depression.
		In contrast with narcolepsy, naps may not be refreshing for patients with idiopathic hypersomnia; consequently, subjects avoid napping.
	www.beatcfsandfms.org /references/IdiopathicHypersomnia.html (2933 words)

	Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Idiopathic myelofibrosis, also known as agnogenic myeloid metaplasia, begins with a change to a single stem cell, which then leads to both abnormal blood cell development and fibrosis (scar tissue formation) in the marrow.
		Idiopathic myelofibrosis is one of several blood diseases that begin with an acquired, abnormal change in a single hemapoietic (blood-forming) stem cell in the marrow.
		Idiopathic myelofibrosis is one of several clonal diseases of the marrow.
	www.leukemia-lymphoma.org /all_mat_toc.adp?item_id=9962 (2134 words)

	Idiopathic Scoliosis
		Idiopathic scoliosis is considered in three age groups: Infantile--from birth to three years of age, juvenile--from greater than three years of age through nine years of age and, adolescent from 10-18 years of age.
		Treatment choice in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is determined by a complex equation which includes the patient's physiologic (not chronologic) maturity, curve magnitude and location and potential for progression.
		Brace (orthotic) management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is used in children with spinal deformity and curve magnitudes of 25-40° who are skeletally immature and with significant growth remaining.
	www.rogerknapp.com /medical/scoliosis2.htm (930 words)

	Idiopathic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Idiopathic means arising spontaneously or from an obscure or unknown cause.
		For most medical conditions, one or more causes are somewhat understood, but in a certain percentage of people with the condition, the cause may not be readily apparent or characterized.
		As medical and scientific advances are made with relation to a particular condition or disease, more root causes are discovered, and the percentage of cases designated as idiopathic shrinks.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Idiopathic (172 words)

	HSS - Idiopathic Scoliosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Idiopathic scoliosis is a condition in which the spine is curved in one or more places with a lateral (or sideways) orientation.
		Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis: affecting those from 4 to the onset of puberty with a preponderance of cases occurring in girls.
		In general, for uncomplicated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, the reported risk of nerve injury with surgery is between 0.7-1%; in adults the rate ranges between 1 and 5%.
	www.hss.edu /Conditions/Scoliosis/Idiopathic-Scoliosis (2883 words)

	Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
		Idiopathic scoliosis should be conceptualized as a three dimensional deformity though; twisting of the spine is coupled with curvature producing deformity in both coronal and sagittal (side view) planes.
		The exact etiology of idiopathic scoliosis is yet to be determined, but it is thought to be due to multiple factors.
		One exciting, potential advance in the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the use of less invasive techniques, utilizing multiple small incisions for the placement of cameras to view and instruments to correct the scoliosis from the front of the thoracic or thoracolumbar spine.
	www.espine.com /scoliosis2.html (1383 words)

	Scoliosis at Orthospine - Educational site on Scoliosis & other spinal conditions, diagnosis & treatment; include ...
		As its name implies (idiopathic means that no specific or clear origin is identified) the cause of this deformity is not known but may be caused by a combination of factors (possibly hormonal, genetic, and neurologic).
		Idiopathic scoliosis is commonly divided into different categories depending upon the age at which the spinal deformity is first noted: infantile scoliosis (0-3 years), juvenile (4-10 years) and adolescent (11-maturity).
		Once a child is skeletally mature (no further growth in height), the likelihood of an idiopathic scoliosis worsening is very unlikely unless the curve is around 50 degrees or greater.
	www.orthospine.com /medical_conditions/idiopathic_scoliosis.html (982 words)

	What Is Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura?
		Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot as it should.
		Idiopathic (id-ee-o-PATH-ick) means that the cause of the disease or disorder is not known.
		Because "idiopathic" means "of unknown cause," a better name for most cases of ITP is immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
	www.nhlbi.nih.gov /health/dci/Diseases/Itp/ITP_WhatIs.html (464 words)

	Idiopathic Scoliosis
		Idiopathic spinal deformity, also called idiopathic scoliosis, is a curvature of the spine that cannot be attributed to any other known cause or diagnosis.
		While some youngsters spontaneously get better, or as some say "grow out of their scoliosis," for most children it is critical to treat the problem as soon as it is discovered in order to have the optimal benefit of treatment during their growth years.
		The goal of conservative management of idiopathic spine deformity is to maintain the curve, or reduce it, in order to assure that the lateral curve of the spine is less than 30 degrees at the time of skeletal maturity.
	www.ifess.org /Services/Consumer_Ed/Idiopathic_scoliosis.htm (899 words)

	eMedicine - Idiopathic Scoliosis : Article by Charles T Mehlman, DO, MPH (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of spinal deformity confronting orthopedic surgeons (Lonstein, 1995).
		Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of idiopathic scoliosis and the most common type of scoliosis overall.
		When it comes to surgical considerations, patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis may be functionally subdivided into those patients in whom significant anterior spinal growth is a concern and those in whom it is not.
	www.emedicine.com /orthoped/topic504.htm (12600 words)

	NASS - Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
		Idiopathic means the identifying cause of the disease/disorder is unknown.
		Idiopathic scoliosis is divided into three age categories based upon the initial presentation of the curve.
		Infantile idiopathic scoliosis presents between the ages of birth and two years old, juvenile idiopathic scoliosis presents between the ages of three and 10 years old, and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis presents between the ages of 11 and 17 years of age.
	www.spine.org /fsp/prob_action-injury-scoliosis.cfm (1393 words)

	Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
		Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is an inflammatory lung disorder characterized by abnormal formation of fibrous tissue (fibrosis) between tiny air sacs (alveoli) or ducts in the lungs.
		Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a form of interstitial lung disease, which is a group of chronic lung disorders characterized by damage, inflammation and scarring of lung tissue.
		A diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis may be suspected based upon a thorough clinical evaluation and a detailed patient history.
	hw.healthdialog.com /kbase/nord/nord432.htm (1282 words)

	Idiopathic Interstitial Lung Disease
		Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis was the most common diagnosis, and males had a higher prevalence (20.2/100,000) than females (13.2/100,000).
		Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the clinical diagnosis correlated with the pathology of idiopathic UIP, is the most common diagnosis, and its possible etiology is the most studied.
		Additionally, patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis have levels of IFN-gamma in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid that are inversely related to the level of procollagen III, which is a marker of ongoing fibrosis.
	www.clevelandclinicmeded.com /diseasemanagement/pulmonary/idiopathic/idiopathic.htm (3559 words)

	WSAVA 2001 - Canine Idiopathic Megaesophagus: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Therapy
		Idiopathic megaesophagus is the most common cause of regurgitation in the dog.
		Congenital idiopathic megaesophagus is a generalized dilation and hypomotility of the esophagus causing regurgitation and failure to thrive in puppies shortly after weaning.
		The pathogenesis of the congenital form is incompletely understood, although recent studies point to a defect in the vagal afferent innervation to the esophagus (Tan and Diamant, 1987; Holland et al., 1993; Holland et al., 1994).
	www.vin.com /VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00133.htm (1160 words)

	"Idiopathic" Epilepsy Syndromes
		Idiopathic is usually defined as “of unknown cause”.
		In fact, most idiopathic epilepsy syndromes are presumed to be due to a genetic cause, but in most cases the specific genetic defect is not known and a family history of epilepsy may not be present.
		Idiopathic epilepsy syndromes usually start in childhood, and compared to many other forms of epilepsy, often have a good prognosis.
	www.neuro.wustl.edu /epilepsy/pediatric/articleEpilepsySyndrome.html (1500 words)

	Understanding scoliosis
		By far the most common form of scoliosis is idiopathic scoliosis, which most often develops in adolescents and typically progresses during the adolescent growth spurt.
		There is no known cause of idiopathic scoliosis (“idiopathic” refers to a disease or condition or unknown origin) although it does tend to occur in families.
		It is important to note that idiopathic scoliosis results in spinal deformity, and is not typically a cause of back pain.
	www.spine-health.com /topics/cd/scoliosis/scoliosis01.html (598 words)

	idiopathic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		If you hear something described as being "idiopathic," that means we do not know the cause of the condition.
		"Idiopathic thrombocytic purpura" ("ITP") or "idiopathic scoliosis" would be examples of this usage.
		Eventually, the generally accepted name of the condition will probably become a more descriptive "auto-immune thrombocytic purpura." So actually, idiopathic means we simply do not know the cause yet, or we do know the cause but doctors still generally find it more convenient to use the older name.
	www.drhull.com /EncyMaster/I/idiopathic.html (110 words)

	Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis
		Once skeletal maturity or growth is completed, a patient with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is now said to have adult idiopathic scoliosis.
		Normal degenerative changes of the spine may be accelerated by curvature and the patient with adult idiopathic scoliosis may be at higher risk for skeletal pain or extremity pain due to nerve compression.
		The goal of treatment in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is to prevent the curve from progressing past 40 degrees.
	www.espine.com /diagnosis_ais.html (892 words)

	Screening for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The accuracy of the most common screening test—the forward bending test with or without a scoliometer—in identifying adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis is variable, and there is evidence of poor followup of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who are identified in community screening programs.
		Idiopathic scoliosis with onset in adolescence may have a milder clinical course.
		Although routine screening of adolescents for idiopathic scoliosis is not recommended, clinicians should be prepared to evaluate idiopathic scoliosis when it is discovered incidentally or when the adolescent or parent expresses concern about scoliosis.
	www.ahcpr.gov /clinic/3rduspstf/scoliosis/scoliors.htm (913 words)

	THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 6, Ch. 78, Idiopathic Interstitial Lung Diseases
		Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), or cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis, causes 50 to 60% of cases of idiopathic interstitial lung disease.
		However, in these cases, the pattern should not be termed UIP, which is reserved for an idiopathic lesion not associated with another condition.
		UIP should also be differentiated from desquamative interstitial pneumonia, respiratory bronchiolitis-associated interstitial lung disease, nonclassifiable or nonspecific chronic interstitial pneumonias, idiopathic bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and pulmonary eosinophilic granuloma.
	www.merck.com /mrkshared/mmanual/section6/chapter78/78b.jsp (653 words)

	AboutKidsHealth: Epilepsy: Idiopathic Epilepsy
		Many, although not all, idiopathic epilepsy syndromes are benign and the child will eventually grow out of them.
		The terms “idiopathic epilepsy” and “cryptogenic epilepsy” are sometimes used interchangeably, especially in older books and articles.
		By definition, there is no apparent underlying cause of idiopathic epilepsy, such as a structural problem with the brain or a metabolic disorder.
	www.aboutkidshealth.ca /clinicalAreas.asp?pageContent=EP-nh2-03a (288 words)

	BioConcepts - ORTHOTIC TREATMENT FOR IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS
		Over 90% of "idiopathic" curves are convex to the right in the thoracic spine and convex to the left in the lumbar spine.
		The three primary categories of scoliosis are idiopathic (unknown origin), neuromuscular or "paralytic" (arises due to a muscular imbalance secondary to a neuromuscular disease), and congenital (arising due to a congenital anomaly).
		The primary role of a brace for idiopathic scoliosis is to arrest curve progression and yield a post bracing curve that is of a magnitude that will not progress as an adult.
	www.orthotic.com /scolio.html (3171 words)

	Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
		Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis involves scarring or thickening of tissues deep in the lung without a known cause.
		Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a disease of the lower respiratory tract that damages the air sacs (alveoli) and leads to reduced transfer of oxygen to the blood.
		Patients with advanced disease may have cyanosis (blueness around the mouth or in the fingernails due to low oxygen).
	www.pennhealth.com /ency/article/000069.htm (536 words)

	Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
		The exact cause of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis is unknown.
		Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis is a common subtype of osteoarthritis.
		Mader R. Clinical manifestations of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis of the cervical spine.
	hw.healthdialog.com /kbase/nord/nord826.htm (1344 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia
		In the idiopathic form of this disease, the cause is unknown.
		There are other types of immune hemolytic anemias where the cause may result from an underlying disease or medication.
		There is no known prevention for idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia, because the cause is unknown.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000579.htm (391 words)

	Review of the condition - Spinal Fusion for the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children: Orthopedic Surgery to ...
		Idiopathic scoliosis means that the scoliosis does not have a definite cause.
		Idiopathic scoliosis affects approximately 2 to 3 percent of all children under the age of 16.
		Idiopathic scoliosis can be diagnosed through a careful physical examination by a physician.
	www.orthop.washington.edu /uw/idiopathic/tabID__3376/ItemID__280/PageID__2/qview__true/Articles/Default.aspx (809 words)

	Idiopathic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Idiopathic bylskiaustrow and wall led a later age of with scoliosis versus.
		James idiopathic is credited with classifying idiopathic scoliosis kyphoscoliosis, rotoscoliosis, spinal deformity assessment idiopathic of idiopathic curve progression.
		Bagnall and idiopathic his orthopedic institute at montpellier, in an idiopathic animal model, idiopathic for anterior spinal fusion.
	idiopathic.values4vips.net (1780 words)

	Chronic Idiopathic Constipation FAQs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Idiopathic Constipation means constipation with no known cause (not due to other diseases or drugs).
		Zelnorm is a medicine for the treatment of patients (men and women) less than 65 years of age with chronic idiopathic constipation.
		Zelnorm has not been shown to work in patients (men and women) with chronic idiopathic constipation who are 65 years of age or older.
	www.zelnorm.com /info/answers/faqs/Chronic-idiopathic-constipation.jsp?site=100011&source=01100&campaign=ZEL-0262 (242 words)

	Panniculitis, Idiopathic Nodular
		Idiopathic nodular panniculitis is a rare spectrum of skin disorders characterized by single or multiple, tender or painful bumps below the surface of the skin (subcutaneous nodules) that usually lead to inflammation of the subcutaneous layer of fat (panniculitis).
		In most cases, idiopathic nodular panniculitis is associated with fever, a general feeling of ill health (malaise), muscle pain (myalgia), and/or abdominal pain.
		The exact cause of idiopathic nodular panniculitis is not known (idiopathic).
	www.webmd.com /hw/skin_and_beauty/nord297.asp (443 words)

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