Biology Insights

This guide helps you understand the developmental signs that may indicate autism, from behavioral patterns to the steps for seeking a professional evaluation.

Eosinophils, a type of immune cell, have a complex function in cancer, sometimes fighting tumors and other times helping them grow, affecting prognosis.

An overview of antihelminthic drugs and how they treat parasitic worm infections by interfering with the worm's ability to survive within the body.

Go beyond daily readings. The HbA1c test reveals your average blood sugar over months, providing a reliable overview for assessing and managing diabetes risk.

Distinguishing between these benign and malignant cartilage tumors relies on subtle clinical and imaging findings that guide diagnosis and management.

Explore the medical guidelines for donor age and how they influence the safety of the donation and the recipient's long-term health.

Understand the surgical pathway for neurogenic claudication, from the decision-making process to procedural options and realistic recovery expectations.

A urea analysis provides key insights into kidney and liver health. Learn how doctors interpret these levels and the factors that can affect them.

Learn about decompressive craniectomy, a surgery to relieve brain swelling, and the complex, multi-stage path from intervention to long-term rehabilitation.

Understand the biological cascade of mesothelioma, examining how asbestos fibers trigger cellular changes that lead to tumor formation and systemic progression.

Explore the strategic approach to lupus vasculitis treatment, balancing initial therapies for flare control with long-term management to protect organs.

High blood sugar after gastric bypass is often linked to how your new anatomy processes nutrients. Learn why this occurs and how to manage your glucose levels.

A formal obesity diagnosis is a multi-faceted process that assesses body composition and related health markers to create a complete picture of your health.

Clarifying the key difference between physical dependence and addiction for guanfacine, a non-stimulant whose brain mechanism differs from addictive drugs.

A balanced review of the research on prenatal terbutaline exposure, exploring its connection to neurodevelopment and the broader context of autism risk.

Learn what causes increased liver stiffness and how managing underlying factors through targeted strategies can improve liver elasticity and long-term health.

Understand the medical concept of preventative action. This overview clarifies how stopping an illness before it starts differs from treating an existing one.