Those with hydrocephalus at birth do better than those with later onset due to meningitis. For individuals with normal pressure hydrocephalus, approximately half will benefit by the installation of a shunt.
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent
Prognosis is generally good for patients with pernicious anemia
The prognosis for reversing vitamin toxicity is excellent for most patients
The prognosis for a patient with a movement disorder depends on the specific disorder
The prognosis for Refsum disease is highly variable. Without treatment, the prognosis is poor. In patients who are treated appropriately, many neurological symptoms and ichthyosis (scaly, dry skin) generally disappear.
Kuru is always fatal.
The prognosis for most patients with acute low back pain is excellent. About 80% of patients recover completely in 4-6 weeks.
With current treatment, prognosis is good and patients usually are able to live pain free.
Although somewhat dependent on the patient's overall health, in general, the prognosis for most patients with balantidiasis is good
Many patients with mild infections need no specific treatment and recover completely.
Unfortunately, even with aggressive treatment, the prognosis for mesothelioma patients is poor. Pleural mesothelioma offers a median survival time of approximately 16 to 17 months after initial symptoms.