Chronic pancreatitis is a fibro-inflammatory disease of the pancreas characterized by inflammation and fibrosis. It is associated with excessive alcohol…
Pancreatic cancer
The most common form of pancreatic cancer is pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The long-term outcome of pancreatic cancer is extremely poor:…
Diabetes and the gastrointestinal tract
Gastrointestinal (GI) complications of diabetes mellitus are common and result in a significant diminution in health-related quality of life. Diabetes…
Gastroenterology in the elderly
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are the third most common cause of general practice consultations for patients >65 years in developed countries.…
Medical News Today: What to know about pustules
Pustules are large, pus-filled pimples. In this article, we discuss the causes and symptoms of pustules. We also look at…
Astrocytes protect neurons from toxic buildup
Neurons off-load toxic by-products to astrocytes, which process and recycle them.
Medical News Today: What STDs can you get from oral sex?
There are many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that people can get as a result of having oral sex, including gonorrhea,…
Prescription drug costs steadily soar, yet price transparency is lacking
After reviewing tens of millions of insurance claims for the country’s 49 most popular brand-name prescription drugs, a team found…
Do video games with shooting affect kids’ behavior with real guns?
A randomized clinical trial in a university laboratory examined the effects of video games with weapons on children’s behavior when…
Seven key health measures help predict future risk of heart disease
Seven key measures of heart health may help predict future risk of cardiovascular disease, according to researchers. They added that…