By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. The biliary system comprises extrahepatic bile ducts, intrahepatic bile ducts, and the gallbladder. The intrahepatic and extrahepatic biliary tree is lined with epithelial cells known as cholangiocytes. These epithelial cells are associated with vital physiologic processes that are crucial for normal body functioning. Considering the importance...
The blockbuster medications that reduce body weight also reduce inflammation in organs such as the brain, raising hopes that they can treat Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.By Mariana Lenharo Immune cells (purple, artificially coloured) can contribute to chronic inflammation.Credit: Steve Gschmeissner/SPL The latest generation of anti-obesity drugs has taken the world by storm, thanks to their...
Two sleep experts offer advice for parents and caregivers of teenage children who can’t seem to get enough sleep. Sleep problems among teenagers are common: While most teens need 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night, research shows that the vast majority of US teenagers get far less. Sleep deprivation among teens can threaten...
A post hoc analysis of three clinical trials of tenapanor (Ibsrela, Ardelyx) shows the drug works within weeks to improve bowel function and abdominal symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). “Although onset of action occurs within the first week, continued therapy allows for a greater percentage of patients to achieve a...
by University of Maryland School of Medicine Healthy children in Malawi participating in study to test efficacy of typhoid conjugate vaccine. Credit: TyVAC/Madalitso MvulaA single dose of the typhoid conjugate vaccine, Typbar TCV, provides lasting efficacy in preventing typhoid fever in children ages nine months to 12 years old, according to a new study conducted by...
by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAsthma is more common among U.S. individuals who report cannabis use in the most recent 30 days, with the odds of asthma being significantly even greater among individuals who reported cannabis use 20 to 30 days per month, according to a new study by researchers...
by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai and colleagues found that women with fatty liver disease related to alcohol consumption have almost twice the risk of dying within a certain time period than men with the same condition. The findings, published in the Journal of Hepatology, highlight the...
by Robin Foster In the 14 states with abortion bans, there have been nearly 65,000 pregnancies resulting from rape during the time since those bans went into place, a new study estimates. To arrive at that troubling number, researchers turned to data from federal surveys on crime and sexual violence. Their findings were published Jan....
by George Institute for Global Health Credit: CC0 Public Domain A call to include recommendations on low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension treatment guidelines has been made by an international group of experts in the journal Hypertension.High levels of sodium intake and low levels of potassium intake are widespread, and both are linked to high blood pressure...
by University of Oslo My Tien Diep. Credit: University of OsloAs the proportion of elderly individuals in the population continues to grow, the demand for various medical treatments may also increase. This includes the need for dental health services. But what kind of dental care will the elderly population require in the future? “To be able...
