Implementing NITs may allow for fibrosis risk stratification earlier in the disease progression journey. 4,5 The expanded analysis of ESSENCE showed apparent improvements of pre-specified NITs ...

Healthcare providers use many terms to describe the progress of a cancer or its response to treatment. The term "progressive disease" describes cancer that is growing, progressing, or worsening. There ...

Evidence is lacking regarding the definition and appropriate management of GID ... surgery in the context of GID and gastrointestinal dysmotility without reflux disease. The remaining statements (198) ...

Nail disease can affect the health, strength, and appearance of fingernails and toenails. The following are some common nail conditions, causes, symptoms, and how to treat them. People living with ...

Antacids. In: StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing; 2024. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Definition & facts for Barrett's esophagus. Nugent CC, Falkson SR ...

Lyme disease, a disease transmitted when deer ticks feed on infected animals like deer and rodents, and then bite humans, impacts nearly half a million individuals in the U.S. annually. Even in ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as gastro oesophageal reflux disease, is more than just the occasional heartburn—it’s a chronic condition where stomach acid keeps flowing ...

Two people in Oregon have died from a rare, progressive brain disorder similar to "mad cow disease" that leads to dementia and is %100 fatal. The Hood River County Health Department confirmed the ...

Melting Arctic ice is unleashing disease risks as people and wildlife come into closer contact. Scientists warn of ancient microbes and call for global cooperation to prevent future outbreaks. Credit: ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. It starts with the ticks. These bugs infect people with the bacteria that cause ...

But the longer a tick stays attached to you, the more likely it is to transmit Borrelia burgdorferi (the bacteria that causes Lyme disease), if the tick is a carrier. If not found and treated ...