Biology Insights

Explore the link between dietary fiber, a healthy gut, and its supportive role in managing the progression of chronic kidney disease.

An overview of the Meredith Kercher case in Perugia, focusing on the evolution of the investigation and the judicial process that led to a final, conclusive court ruling.

Sialidosis is an inherited lysosomal storage disease resulting from an enzyme deficiency that causes cellular buildup and a range of clinical manifestations.

Gain a balanced perspective on AVNRT ablation, a minimally invasive procedure that offers a long-term solution for a common type of rapid heart rhythm.

Excess body fat directly impacts hormone production, which can lower testosterone. Learn about the biological connection and how this process can be reversed.

Learn how GnRH therapy modifies the body's hormonal communication to treat various conditions by creating a controlled, low-hormone state.

Explore the connection between skin health and the mechanical forces that cause skin tears, providing clarity on how to identify this specific type of wound.

Understand how a tumor's DNA repair status is used to guide personalized breast cancer treatment, turning a cellular weakness into a therapeutic target.

An overview of thumb arthritis (TMC disease), detailing how it is diagnosed and the progression of care from conservative management to surgical options.

Thickened skin, or epidermal hyperplasia, is a sign of an underlying issue. Explore how this common skin reaction is diagnosed and managed by treating its source.

Discover how dapagliflozin provides a new approach for HFpEF, a specific type of heart failure, by easing strain on the heart through actions beyond blood sugar control.

Learn about eye lymphoma, a rare cancer of the eye. This guide provides a clear overview of how it is identified and the tailored approaches to patient care.

Discover how PD-L1 IHC testing evaluates a tumor's interaction with the immune system, providing key insights to guide personalized immunotherapy treatment.

Understand the visual cues on a kidney ultrasound that differentiate a healthy organ from one showing signs of functional decline or long-term damage.

A finding of endocapillary hypercellularity on a kidney biopsy reveals key information about the cellular health and filtering function of the glomeruli.

Explore the concept of cardiac distress, a term describing when the heart is under severe strain, and learn how to interpret the body's warning signals.

A disease label is just the beginning. Learn how individual differences create unique versions of an illness, shifting the focus of healthcare.

An EEG showing mild encephalopathy reveals a slight change in brain activity, a finding that helps doctors identify and treat an underlying, often reversible, cause.