Usually, when people speak of livercancer, they mean cancerthat has begun somewhere else in the body and then spread to the liver. This is called a secondary or metastatic disease or liver metastases. Due to its very high blood flow, as well as other factors still poorly understood, the l...
The transmission source of this coronavirus disease is still a matter of conjecture—a puzzle that will probably never be solved. The two prevailing theories are: 1.) A naturally mutated virus jumped to humans from animals in a wet market in Wuhan, China; and, 2.) An accidental release occ...
The most common sign of ulcerative colitis is frequent diarrhea with blood or pus in it. You might notice it in the toilet after you go. It’s possible to have blood in your poop and not be able to see it, so you might not realize. If your disease is severe, the urge to empty y...
Too much sugar, particularly fructose, can accumulate in the liver, leading to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD can progress to more severe liver conditions, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. Unlike other sugars, fructose is metabolized solely in the liver, where excessive amoun...
Alcoholism is a complex genetic disease influenced by multiple genes,such asADH1B, ALDH2, GABRA2, CHRM2, KCNJ6 and AUTS2. These genes can increase the risk of alcohol addiction and related diseases, including certain cancers. However, there isn’t a gene that directly causes alcohol abuse ...
They are also susceptible to heart disease and tumors Tumors Tumors may develop in pretty much any organ or system in a bird’s body. Many bird species can also develop fatty tumors known as lipomas. The severity of the condition and its treatment depends on whether the tumor is benign or...
Livers from SAA3-/- mice demonstrate early signs of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.L. Ather, JenniferE. Poynter, Matthew
Gall Bladder Symptoms in Dogs: Look for These Signs photo byjns001 The most common gallbladder problem in dogs is caused by scar tissue or a pancreatic tumor. This will cause the pancreas to swell, and bile is forced back into the liver, and into the bloodstream. Like humans, dogs can ...
When a Child Has a Rare Disease It can be an odyssey just to get a diagnosis for a rare disease, so how can parents find the right treatment? Tina DonvitoOct. 7, 2024 Autoimmune Diseases That Can Be Fatal Most people with an autoimmune disease can live a full, normal life. But some...
Signs and symptoms of heart disease depend on which condition you have. They can includepain in the chest, jaw, back, or arm, particularly on the left side;fainting, and an irregular heartbeat. What Is the Treatment for Heart Disease? Can You Die from It?