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Red blood cells (RBC) in the urine can signal problems with the urinary tract, kidneys, or bladder. Learn more about…
Medical News Today: What are the phases of the menstrual cycle?
The monthly menstrual cycle consists of several stages that the female body goes through to prepare for the possibility of…
Medical News Today: How does the Mirena coil affect menopause?
The Mirena coil is a hormonal intrauterine device, or IUD, that many women use to prevent pregnancy. However, it can…
Autoimmune hepatitis and overlap syndrome
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an acute or chronic liver disease that causes significant inflammation at a cellular level and leads…
Acute liver failure: updates in pathogenesis and management
Acute liver failure is a life-threatening illness precipitated by an acute liver injury in patients with no pre-existing liver disease.…
Primary biliary cholangitis
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic autoimmune liver disease characterized by lymphocytic destruction of the small, intrahepatic bile ducts,…
Diagnosis and management of ascites and hepatorenal syndrome (acute kidney injury) in cirrhosis
Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis and represents a watershed moment, with patients’ median survival falling from >12…
Liver and biliary disease in infancy
Liver disease in infancy is a relatively rare but serious cause of morbidity and mortality. Since jaundice is a common…
Are students getting enough air?
Roughly 85 percent of recently installed HVAC systems in K-12 classrooms investigated in California did not provide adequate ventilation, according…