Of all the ways our immune system can run amok and damage the body instead of protecting it, autoimmune encephalitis is one ...

The prefix "cyst-o" is a fundamental component in medical terminology, specifically referring to the urinary bladder or a cyst. Understanding its meaning and usage is crucial for healthcare ...

ORLANDO, FL (IANS) – A urologist has been fined $7,236 and ordered to take a medical education course in risk management after he removed a cyst instead of a kidney during surgery in 2021. Zamip Patel ...

“I’m now 53 and have just recently stumbled on an article about hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and started reading it and it was a true revelation. This was the answer to the biggest mystery of my life ...

Objective: Endometriosis is known as a chronic inflammatory disease. This study investigates the differences in the inflammatory response between endometriomas and benign ovarian cysts during the ...

A swollen, irritated labia (the skin folds near the entrance to the vagina) can be an unpleasant and distressing experience. Infections, irritants, allergies, and hormonal fluctuations may cause a ...

Between going on walks, running to the door, and jumping on the couch, many dogs spend most of their day on their feet. But when a dog’s routine suddenly slows down, owners might not realize that the ...

July 17 (UPI) --Insomniacs have a much higher risk for depression if they have chronic inflammation, a new sleep lab experiment says. Seniors with insomnia were three times as likely to report ...

After years of self-diagnosis, one woman’s unexpected health breakthrough came from an online community of strangers who convinced her to seek real answers Megan Johnson Megan Johnson is a personal ...