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Bartholin’s cyst Overview The Bartholin’s (BAHR-toe-linz) glands are located on each side of the vaginal opening. These glands secrete fluid that helps lubricate the vagina. Sometimes the openings

Aplastic anemia Apnea, sleep (See: Sleep apnea) Apnea, sleep (central) (See: Sleep apnea, central) Apnea, sleep (obstructive) (See: Sleep apnea, obstructive) Overview Aplastic anemia is a condition that

Ambiguous genitalia Amblyopia (See: Lazy eye (amblyopia)) Overview Ambiguous genitalia is a rare condition in which an infant’s external genitals don’t appear to be clearly either male or female.

Back pain Overview Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work, and it is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people have back pain at least once. Fortunately,

In a recent review published in Pathogens, researchers discussed studies that explored T-cell immunity induced by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and coronavirus

[unable to retrieve full-text content]How do you build complex structures for housing cells using a material as soft as jelly? Researchers have the answer with a new 3D-printing ink.

Psychology has had a profound influence on the field of medicine. The study of psychological processes and behaviors has been found to be important in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of physical

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Around 100 million years ago, a group of land-dwelling turtles took to the oceans, eventually evolving into the sea turtles that we know today. However, the genetic

Actinic keratosis Overview An actinic keratosis (ak-TIN-ik ker-uh-TOE-sis) is a rough, scaly patch on your skin that develops from years of exposure to the sun. It’s most commonly found on your face,

Deviated septum DFSP (See: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans) Overview A deviated septum occurs when the thin wall (nasal septum) between your nasal passages is displaced to one side. In many people, the

Body lice Body odor and sweating (See: Sweating and body odor) Overview Body lice are tiny insects, about the size of a sesame seed. Body lice live in your clothing and bedding and travel to your skin

Bone metastasis Overview Bone metastasis occurs when cancer cells spread from their original site to a bone. Nearly all types of cancer can spread (metastasize) to the bones. But some types of cancer are

Craniosynostosis Overview Craniosynostosis (kray-nee-o-sin-os-TOE-sis) is a birth defect in which one or more of the fibrous joints between the bones of your baby’s skull (cranial sutures) close

Antiphospholipid syndrome Overview Antiphospholipid (AN-te-fos-fo-LIP-id) syndrome occurs when your immune system attacks some of the normal proteins in your blood. It can cause blood clots in your arteries

Complex regional pain syndrome Overview Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a form of chronic pain that usually affects an arm or a leg. CRPS typically develops after an injury, a surgery, a stroke

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Overview Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a rare type of cancer that begins in white blood cells called T cells (T lymphocytes). These cells normally help your body’s

Anal itching Overview Anal itching is a common condition. The itch, situated in or around your anus, is often intense and may be accompanied by a strong urge to scratch. You may find anal itching to be

Cyclothymia (cyclothymic disorder) Cyclothymic disorder (See: Cyclothymia (cyclothymic disorder)) Cyst, Bartholin’s (See: Bartholin’s cyst) Cyst, ganglion (See: Ganglion cyst) Cyst, kidney

Atypical depression Overview Any type of depression can make you feel sad and keep you from enjoying life. However, atypical depression — also called depression with atypical features — means that

Mar 27 2021 Depletion of a certain type of stem cell in the womb lining during pregnancy could be a significant factor behind miscarriage, according to a study released today in STEM CELLS. The study,

The role played by school children in transmitting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is a controversial issue in many countries. Although infection rates can be high

One specific protein may be a master regulator for changing how cancer cells consume nutrients from their environments, preventing cell death and increasing the likelihood cancer could spread, a study

Cell culture studies show that mutated viruses are less susceptible to inhibition by antibodies from recovered or vaccinated individuals. Testing and vaccination – these are the pillars on which

Delayed sleep phase Overview Delayed sleep phase — officially known as delayed sleep-wake phase sleep disorder — is an internal sleep clock (circadian rhythm) sleep disorder in which your sleep pattern

Dengue fever Dengue hemorrhagic fever (See: Dengue fever) Dependence, nicotine (See: Nicotine dependence) Dependent personality disorder (See: Personality disorders) Depersonalization disorder (See: Dissociative

How do different parts of the body communicate? Scientists at St. Jude are studying how signals sent from skeletal muscle affect the brain. The team studied fruit flies and cutting-edge brain cell models

Streets for Life: Why #Love30? Low speed streets save lives and are the heart of any community. 30 km/h (20 mph) speed limits where people and traffic mix make for streets that are safe, healthy, green

New research shows further evidence between COVID-19 infection and the development of long-term neurological symptoms. The findings found COVID-induced neuroinflammation and microvascular injury contributed

Nonmelanoma skin cancer Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a very rare type of skin cancer that begins in connective tissue cells in the middle layer of your skin (dermis). Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

Costochondritis Costosternal chondrodynia (See: Costochondritis) Costosternal syndrome (See: Costochondritis) Overview Costochondritis (kos-toe-kon-DRY-tis) is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has now been spreading for well over a year. Caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pathogen, its clinical phenotype

Acanthosis nigricans Overview Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition characterized by areas of dark, velvety discoloration in body folds and creases. The affected skin can become thickened. Most often,

Spain is among the five countries in the world with the highest levels of social acceptance of LGBTIQ+ people and rights, and was the third country in the world to legalize same-sex marriages, in 2005. In

The effect of different neutralizing antibodies, both vaccine-elicited and from convalescent sera, suggests new variants are emerging that can evade the human immune response. The severe acute respiratory

Diabetes Overview Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is vital to your health because it’s an important source of energy

How do our facial expressions in response to seeing others in pain influence how we see and feel their pain? There are many situations where it may be helpful to suppress our emotional responses to the

Cushing syndrome Overview Cushing syndrome occurs when your body is exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol for a long time. Cushing syndrome, sometimes called hypercortisolism, may be caused by

Apr 1 2021 A new invention that uses sunlight to drive water purification could help solve the problem of providing clean water off the grid. The device resembles a large sponge that soaks up water but

The ongoing coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has claimed more than 2.8 million lives worldwide. Authorities are facing

Allergies Allergy, dust mite (See: Dust mite allergy) Allergy, egg (See: Egg allergy) Allergy, food (See: Food allergy) Allergy, latex (See: Latex allergy) Allergy, milk (See: Milk allergy) Allergy, mold

Delirium Overview Delirium is a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment. The start of delirium is usually rapid — within hours

Apr 5 2021 A new analysis of the entire genetic makeup of more than 53,000 people offers a bonanza of valuable insights into heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders, paving the way for new and better ways

Cancer is the world’s second deadliest disease which contributes towards the fatality of over 10 million people per year. Oncologists adopt a variety of treatment procedures to treat cancer cells.

Dermatitis Dermatitis, atopic (eczema) (See: Atopic dermatitis (eczema)) Dermatitis, cercarial (See: Swimmer’s itch) Dermatitis, contact (See: Contact dermatitis) Dermatitis, scratch (See: Neurodermatitis) Dermatitis,

Burning mouth syndrome Burning thigh pain (See: Meralgia paresthetica) Overview Burning mouth syndrome is the medical term for ongoing (chronic) or recurrent burning in the mouth without an obvious cause.

Atelectasis Atherosclerosis (See: Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis) Overview Atelectasis (at-uh-LEK-tuh-sis) — a complete or partial collapse of a lung or lobe of a lung — develops when the tiny

Cryo-electron microscopy by University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers has exposed the structure of a bacterial virus with unprecedented detail. This is the first structure of a virus able to infect

Broken toe Broken wrist (See: Broken wrist/broken hand) Overview A broken toe is a common injury that’s most frequently caused by dropping something on your foot or stubbing your toe. Usually, you

Avoiding mosquitoes to protect against bites is always a good idea. But a new North Carolina State University study shows that the bacteria-ridden exteriors of mosquitoes may be another reason to arm yourself

Climate change, rather than competition, played a key role in the ascendancy of dinosaurs through the Late Triassic and Early Jurassic periods. According to new research, changes in global climate associated