Crohn disease is characterized by periods of clinical remission alternating with periods of recurrence. Persistent inflammation can lead to complications that include strictures, fistulas, abscesses, ...

Sergio A. Giralt, MD, discusses how the pathophysiology of chronic graft-vs-host disease involves complex immune dysregulation, with CSF1R playing a crucial role in driving the differentiation of ...

B. Joy Snider, MD, PhD, gives an overview of the pathophysiology of Alzheimer disease, highlighting recent advances in the field. What is the role of amyloid β deposits, amyloid oligomer formation, ...

Autoimmune disease hair loss can happen with alopecia areata, lupus, thyroid diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and scalp psoriasis. Each disease has different effects, ...

Interstitial Lung Disease: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) refers to a group of lung disorders that cause inflammation and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A computer illustration of human pegivirus, an RNA (ribonucleic acid) virus scientists believe may be linked to Parkinson's ...

You can get Lyme disease more than once after being bitten by an infected tick. Infected black-legged ticks must stay on your skin for 36-48 hours to transmit Lyme disease. Wearing long sleeves and ...

Paget’s disease of the bone is a rare condition that causes weak, misshapen bones. It’s chronic, meaning it’s a long-term disorder. However, when treated early, bone deformities and pain can be ...

This course uses case studies to explore various disease states of the organ systems within the body and the underlying mechanisms that contribute to the manifestations of these diseases. Additionally ...

Alpers disease is a genetic and progressive neurodevelopmental syndrome. The gene mutation responsible for Alpers disease causes dysregulation and depletion of the mitochondria in a person’s cells.