What Is the Prevalence of Celiac Disease Among U.S. Patients with Autoimmune Hepatitis?: 380Burbridge, RebeccaGentile, JudithSmith, AlastairOfficial journal of the American College of Gastroenterology | ACG
Still, its prevalence is not well established, and it is believed that Fabry is underdiagnosed, especially in female patients.No cure is currently available for the progressive disease, but there are treatments and interventions that can help slow its progression. If left untreated, or if a ...
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder caused by the progressive dysfunction and death of neurons (nerve cells) that are responsible for making dopamine, called dopaminergic neurons. These neurons are primarily found in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra....
A surge of infections was expected in the country this winter, China’s first without COVID-19 restrictions since the pandemic began in 2020. What is unusual, say epidemiologists, is the high prevalence of pneumonia in China. When COVID-19 restrictions were eased in other countries, influenza...
Type 2 diabetes is a global epidemic, with prevalence of >500 million. The current obesogenic environment, favoring high caloric foods and physical inactivity, is a major driver of this epidemic. An evolutionarily conserved mechan...
The exact prevalence oftrypophobiais difficult to determine because it is not officially recognized as a clinical disorder and is not included in theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). However, various studies and surveys suggest thattrypophobia is relatively commonand affects...
The shockwaves of substance abuse manifest as a public health crisis, challenging healthcare systems to address the multifaceted needs of affected individuals. Beyond the immediate health consequences of substance use, the increased prevalence of infectious diseases, mental health disorders, and overdoses...
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, irreversible brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and cognition — the ability to think and reason. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia among older adults. Most people with this disorder are 65 or older, but it can also begin ...
The worldwide prevalence of Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been constantly increasing in the last decades. With rising life expectancy, a longer disease duration in PD patients is observed, further increasing the need and socioeconomic importance of adequate PD treatment. Today, PD is exclusively ...
Integrating a joint approach to chronic disease management within the context of a couple has immense potential as a valuable strategy for both prevention and treatment. Although spousal concordance has been reported in specific chronic illnesses, the impact they cumulatively exert on a spouse in a ...