Biology Insights

Explore the biology of the fibrous cap, the protective layer over arterial plaque whose structural integrity is central to cardiovascular health.

Discover how beta blockers work to protect a weakened heart. This treatment reduces strain, allowing the heart to recover and improve its long-term function.

Examine the evidence that led the FDA to classify ephedra as an unreasonable public health risk, resulting in its 2004 ban from dietary supplements.

Understand meningeal cysts, benign fluid-filled sacs on the brain or spine. Discover how their location dictates symptoms and why management often begins with observation.

Explore how the time from hospital arrival to treatment for a major heart attack is a critical measure of a hospital's emergency cardiac care and patient survival.

Discover how chronic high blood pressure works within the body, affecting major organs over time, and the importance of consistent, lifelong management.

A modern understanding of autism focuses on an individual's unique profile of strengths and needs, not their position on a linear scale.

An informative overview of giant congenital nevi, covering the condition's origins, key health considerations, and pathways for medical management and care.

An overview of a bicondylar tibial plateau fracture, from the surgical approach to restore knee function to the essential phases of rehabilitation.

For depression that persists beyond initial medications, learn about an integrated approach combining advanced medical options and therapeutic support.

This analysis examines the complex link between nicotine and other drug use, separating the brain's biological response from shared underlying risk factors.

Learn how analyzing molecules and genetic material in urine offers a non-invasive way to monitor health and gain insights into the body's internal functions.

An overview of LMNA cardiomyopathy, a genetic condition impacting the heart's muscle and electrical systems. Proactive monitoring and family screening are key to management.

This evidence-based guide explains survival possibilities for infants at 24 weeks, detailing the key medical and biological factors that influence outcomes.

Gain insight into adenosquamous carcinoma, a rare and complex form of non-small cell lung cancer, from its diagnosis to its tailored treatment strategies.

Radiation can impair skin's long-term healing, leading to chronic ulcers. Understand the underlying causes and the medical strategies for managing these wounds.

Discover the key factors that shape an individual's outcome from an MDS stem cell transplant, providing crucial context beyond survival statistics.

Learn about the updated bivalent COVID-19 booster, including the rationale for an additional dose and how its formulation addresses new virus variants.