Biology Insights

A scientific look at actein, a plant-derived compound. This guide reviews its proposed biological activity, the research into its effects, and its safety profile.

Learn the clinical meaning of a high Klebsiella count in urine and the importance of lab-guided treatment to effectively manage this type of infection.

Learn how a Nissen fundoplication surgically repairs a hiatal hernia by creating a new, functional valve at the base of the esophagus to control acid reflux.

Antitoxins provide immediate passive immunity by binding to and neutralizing specific toxins, filling a distinct therapeutic role from vaccines or antibiotics.

The RAPIDO trial introduced a new treatment strategy for high-risk rectal cancer, altering the sequence of therapy to reduce the risk of distant metastasis.

Explore the science of aging, from the cellular mechanisms that initiate change to the systemic shifts they cause, and the factors that influence our health trajectory.

FOXP1 syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting a child's development. Gain insight into its characteristics and the therapies that support growth.

An overview of MRSA bacteremia, a systemic infection caused by antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria in the blood, and the principles of its clinical management.

An overview of granulocytic sarcoma, a rare myeloid tumor that forms outside the bone marrow, reflecting a systemic blood disorder and guiding its treatment.

Explore the clinical approach to non-secretory myeloma, a rare variant that requires advanced imaging and specialized assays for diagnosis and monitoring.