Aldosterone antagonists are the first-line diuretic therapy for moderate ascites in patients with cirrhosis. In patients who do not respond to aldosterone antagonists alone, the addition of a loop ...

Director of the Executive Secretariat of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings. The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings bring together about 600 excellent young scientists and 30–40 Nobel laureates every year ...

Swelling in the legs, known as edema, can occur after eating certain foods, as well as in response to injury, inflammation, and certain diseases. While edema doesn’t always point to a serious ...

Dandelion is touted for its many potential health benefits. Though human studies are lacking, some test tube and animal studies are promising. Discover dandelion’s potential benefits and how to safely ...

Join us for this special event with LSE's Philippe Aghion, joint recipient of the 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. This lecture will show how the Schumpeterian growth paradigm can shed ...

Hydronephrosis is when your kidneys swell because your body can't release all of its pee. It may affect one or both kidneys, and it can occur in people of all ages. About 1 in 100 adults get ...