A 76-year-old woman, who had a history of treated hepatitis C virus infection, presented with rapidly progressive kidney failure and a stroke. Palpable purpura on the legs was noted. A diagnosis ...

T-cell profiles derived from blood and renal biopsy may be novel biomarkers of lupus nephritis treatment response, study findings suggest.

Although many things can affect your individual prognosis, about half of all patients will reach kidney failure within 10 years of their diagnosis and need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Even after ...

If you’ve ever twisted your ankle, accidentally cut yourself, or had a toothache, you’ve probably experienced acute pain — a temporary sensation that usually comes on suddenly and can be intense.

Q fever is a zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii and is endemic worldwide. Q fever endocarditis is commonly found in adults and is rarely seen in children. Infectious endocarditis can also ...

A new generation of targeted treatments and gentler chemotherapy options for older adults with a new diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is driving better survival and cure rates. Led by Mikkael ...

Treatment delays were significantly longer for adult patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) than for those with acute ischemic stroke (AIS), new research showed. Additionally, initiating ...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Post Acute Analytics (“PAA”), the industry leader in intelligent care transition solutions, today announced the successful close of its latest funding round. The financing ...

While hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) helps reduce disease flares in lupus, its effect on renal function in patients with lupus nephritis (LN) is less certain. This study examined long-term trajectories in ...

Pain is a universal experience, but how it’s felt and for how long can vary dramatically from person to person. For some, a surgery or herniated disc is a temporary agony that fades with time. For ...