A range of conditions, including alcohol or medication overuse, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and chronic infections, can damage your liver. However, the early signs of liver damage are subtle, and the initial stages of liver disease are "silent," or asymptomatic. By the time you recognize symptoms, your liver is already significantly damaged.

Signs of Liver Damage and Ways to Tell

Christian Azubike Enwuru1, Adenike Shola Aiyedobgon2, Morakinyo Bamikole Ajayi1 &. BMC Women's Health volume 24, Article number: 415 (2024) Cite this article. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV) co-infection, and the antibacterial sensitivity profile of bacterial isolates. Methods. The study was...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) co-infection, and bacterial antibiogram profile of pregnant women studied in Lagos, Nigeria

An overview of the complex relationships between herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus, cytomegalovirus and HIV. Chronic viral infections from diseases such as between herpes simplex virus (HSV), human papillomavirus (HPV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can have a serious impact on those with immune systems already compromised by HIV, according to a session held today at the International AIDS Conference in Munich, Germany. The session featured three speakers who discussed each of these diseases.

Chronic Viral Infections Common in Those with HIV | AIDS 2024

A new study of more than 10,000 non-smoking adults found that solid lung nodules were present in a considerable portion of study participants. Non-smokers are traditionally thought to be at low risk for lung nodules and lung cancer. The results of the study were published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Solid Lung Nodules Found in 42% of Non-Smokers

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most frequent complications of cardiac surgery and the cause is complex. Renal hypoperfusion from decreased glomerular filtration rate after cardiopulmonary bypass is a major contributor. 1 This in combination with exogenous toxins, endogenous metabolites, oxidative stress, bleeding and reperfusion injury can all...

The PROTECTION Trial – A Randomized Trial of Intravenous Amino Acids for Kidney Protection

Doctors can diagnose fatty liver disease, now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), using blood tests that measure serum liver enzyme levels. Elevated enzyme levels may indicate inflammation and disease in the liver. Instead of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), experts now call it metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease...

What Blood Tests Can Diagnose Fatty Liver Disease?

FOR APPOINTMENTS CALL: (956) 362-ENDO (3636) Fatty liver, also known as Steatotic Liver Disease, refers to the deposit of fat particles within the liver that in some patients may cause chronic inflammation and if not corrected even lead to liver cirrhosis. It is present in roughly one out of every three individuals and now represents the most common indication for liver transplantation in women and patients over the age of 65, however, often remains undiagnosed. Risk factors for the development of fatty liver are metabolic diseases such as pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, obesity, and hypertension.

FATTY LIVER AND CIRRHOSIS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

In part 1 of our interview with Anna Sureda, MD, PhD, president of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, she summarized the current treatment landscape for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL) and follicular lymphoma (FL). For our recent coverage of the European Hematology Association 2024 Congress,...

Advancements in R/R Lymphoma: Bispecific Antibodies in Focus

A team of researchers from Portugal and Belgium presented a paper highlighting the case of a patient with conjunctival CAM and offered an overview of the differential diagnosis and management of pigmented lesions of the conjunctiva. A team of researchers has conducted an investigation highlighting the case of a patient...

Researchers offer a case report, overview of the differential diagnosis of pigmented lesions of the conjunctiva

Secondary hypertension is when a person has high blood pressure due to another condition, such as kidney disease. Treating the underlying condition may reverse it. Genetic factors, diet, sedentary lifestyle, poor sleep, smoking, alcohol misuse, and obesity can cause primary hypertension. Secondary hypertension stems directly from another condition, such as...

What to know about secondary hypertension

There is no single test to diagnose Sjögren disease. Doctors will carry out a range of tests, such as blood, eye, and salivary gland tests, to look for signs of the disorder and rule out other conditions. Sjögren disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes dry eyes and mouth....

How do doctors diagnose Sjögren disease?

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The spleen tyrosine kinase pathway was upregulated in patients that had severe toxicities from immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. This signature accurately identified 60% of patients with toxicities. Researchers identified a gene signature that can predict which group of patients with melanoma will experience severe immune-related adverse events when treated with...

Gene signature predicts severe adverse events from ICI therapy for melanoma

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Epstein-Barr Virus-specific T cells in multiple sclerosis (MS) showed significant autoreactivity to central nervous system antigens, indicating a potential mechanism for MS-related damage. A new study published in PLOS Pathogens showed that elevated serum Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)-specific antibody responses in a group of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) extended beyond...

Broader Immune Dysregulation Associated With Epstein-Barr Virus in Multiple Sclerosis

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Learn about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and its symptoms, including chronic cough, treatment options, and diagnosis methods.

Can Eosinophilic Esophagitis Be the Reason Behind Your Chronic Cough?

A single shot of an experimental injection dramatically reduces levels of the monkey form of HIV in nonhuman primates for at least 30 weeks, according to a study published today in Science. The new research suggests that the lab-made shot has the potential to offer a simple and durable alternative to the current standard treatment for people living with HIV, which is effective but demanding.

New HIV Treatment Approach Shows Promise in Monkeys

Merck and Johnson & Johnson have both acquired bispecific antibodies with applications in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Two recent pharmaceutical company acquisitions highlight the growing trend of research of bispecific antibodies beyond oncology, with one analyst projecting the bispecific antibodies market could reach $5.6 billion globally by 2035. There are...

Research of Bispecific Antibodies Beyond Cancer Gains Momentum

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The spatial-temporal distribution of hepatitis B virus infection in China,2006–2018

BMC Infectious Diseases volume 24, Article number: 811 (2024) Cite this article. Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and...

The spatial-temporal distribution of hepatitis B virus infection in China,2006–2018

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