What to Know About Pemphigus Vulgaris
What to Know About Pemphigus Vulgaris, a Rare Disorder That Caused A Woman’s Vulva To Swell and Blister
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Fungal Disease-Specific Research
NIAID-supported research for fungal diseases includes studying the basic biology of the organisms that cause these diseases to developing vaccines and better ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent infection.
Anti-starvation trick that saved our ancestors may underlie obesity epidemic
A molecular “trick” that kept our ancient ancestors from starving may now be contributing to the obesity epidemic, a new study finds.
New study explains the molecular mechanism for the therapeutic effects of cilantro
Herbs, including cilantro, have long been used as folk remedies.
Cracks in the skin of eczema patients promote allergic diseases
Protecting and moisturizing the skin may help prevent food allergies, asthma and hay fever
Discovering how diabetes leads to vascular disease
The Navedo lab team is identifying how diabetes increases the risks of serious health conditions such as heart disease and stroke.
Language patterns may predict psychosis
Psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia can be highly disabling. An episode of psychosis involves experiences that aren’t based in reality. These can include hallucinations and delusions, such as feeling that people are trying to harm you.
Urinary Tract Infections Affect Millions. The Cures Are Faltering
As the infections become increasingly resistant to antibiotics, some standard treatments no longer work for an ailment that was once easily cured.
How kissing as a risk factor may explain the high global incidence of gonorrhea
In 2016, there were 87 million people diagnosed with gonorrhea, the most antibiotic resistant of all the STIs. There is a global rise in gonorrhea rates and, until now, no one has understood why.
A single measurement may help determine kneecap instability risk
Knee injuries can be a scourge to collegiate and pro athletes alike, but Penn State researchers say a single measurement taken by a clinician may help predict whether a person is at risk for knee instability.
Apathy: The forgotten symptom of dementia
Apathy is the most common neuropsychiatric symptom of dementia, with a bigger impact on function than memory loss – yet it is under-researched and often forgotten in care.