In a recent review published in the journal Diabetologia, researchers in Austria discussed the sex-based differences in the risk factors, diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches for type 2 diabetes and ...

Pre-eclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy that contributes to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Maternal endothelial dysfunction, particularly in the kidney, liver and cerebral ...

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder in which retrograde flow of gastric content into the oesophagus causes uncomfortable symptoms and/or complications. It ...

Thyroid storm pathophysiology explores the underlying causes and course of a rare thyroid condition. A thyroid storm is a potentially deadly condition, where thyroid hormones elevate rapidly. It can ...

Researchers headed by a team at The Ohio State University’s College of Medicine have shown for the first time, in mice, that heart problems associated with flu infection are not caused by inflammation ...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease affecting the entire joint, including the cartilage, bone, and joint lining. Lifestyle factors, age, joint injury, and genetics can all contribute to OA and ...

Tracheostomy and gastrostomy tube interventions are common procedures for patients with head and neck and esophageal cancer, which are both highly prevalent at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), the ...

Children may be more likely to survive a rare, potentially fatal influenza complication if they receive rapid treatment for brain swelling and extreme immune responses, a Stanford Medicine-led report ...