Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is one of the most common causes of stroke worldwide. Among people with stroke, those of East Asia descent and non-White populations in the United States ...

Kidney infections, also known as pyelonephritis, can be painful and dangerous if not treated properly. Traditionally, doctors have prescribed a type of antibiotic called fluoroquinolones, but new ...

cDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, USA Acute liver failure (ALF) is a ...

Jayashri Kulkarni receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council as a Leadership Level 3 Investigator Grant, and has received clinical trials funding from pharmaceutical ...

Metabolic acidosis is when acid builds up in the body, causing an imbalance in the blood. Causes include increased acid production or ingestion, decreased acid removal, and bicarbonate loss. High ...

Charley horses are muscle spasms that can happen anywhere, but they mostly affect the legs. Common causes include muscle fatigue, dehydration, and an imbalance of electrolytes. Athletes, children, and ...

aDivision of Chronic Disease Research Across the Lifecourse (CoRAL), Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Boston, MA, USA ...